On Boxing Day, the great tsunami hit the coasts of countries around the Indian Ocean, bringing devastation and death. Here we carry reports from some Christians in the area.
Jacqui Hoole, who is acting principal of Baldaeus Theological College in Trincomalee in north-east Sri Lanka, writes:
Our family was away in Mannar over Christmas. Mannar wasn't directly affected by the tidal wave, but people weren't sure whether another would come, so many left the island for safer places inland. We decided to stay and return to Trincomalee on the 29th. Thankfully the college and most of our students are OK, but many around us are suffering incredibly, more so from the loss of loved ones than their homes and possessions. There are many refugee camps around Trinco now and, with people, vans and motorbikes everywhere, it is as if everyone is virtually living on the streets.
