St. Anthony's College, Kandy

St. Anthony's College
Centenary Hall
Location
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Sri Lanka
Coordinates7°19′22″N 80°37′41″E / 7.322846°N 80.6281°E / 7.322846; 80.6281
Information
TypeRoman Catholic
(Semi Government School)
MottoLatin: Lux De Coelo
(Light From Heaven)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s)Saint Anthony of Padua
Established12 March 1854; 170 years ago (1854-03-12)
FounderFelice Alexander Zoppi
PrincipalK.G. Henry B. Wijerathne
Staff150
GenderMale
Age6 to 19
Enrollment3,000
Color(s)Maroon, Light blue and Dark blue
     
NicknameEagles
AffiliationRoman Catholic Church
AlumniOld Antonians
Websitewww.sack.edu.lk

St. Anthony's College, Kandy (Sinhala: ශාන්ත අන්තෝනි විද්‍යාලය, Tamil: புனித அந்தோணியார் கல்லூரி) is a Roman Catholic School in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The college was established in 1844 by the Franciscan missionary, Felice Zoppi. The college is under the management of the Sylvestro Benedictine congregation and falls under the Diocese of Kandy. A number of notable individuals, including presidents, ministers, and parliamentarians have graduated from the college.[1]

  1. ^ "St. Anthony's College Kandy Old Boy's Association – Sri Lanka". sackoba.com. Retrieved 2 November 2015.