Daniel Thiagarajah

The Right Reverend

Daniel Thiagarajah
Bishop of Jaffna
ChurchChurch of South India
DioceseJaffna
Installed2006
Term ended2022
PredecessorS. Jebanesan
SuccessorThe Rt. Rev. Dr. V. Pathmathayalan
Personal details
Alma materJaffna Central College

Daniel Selvaratnam Thiagarajah is a Sri Lankan Tamil bishop who served as the fourth Bishop of Jaffna in the Church of South India. From 2006-2022

Early life

Thiagarajah was educated at Jaffna Central College.[1]

Career

Thiagarajah was consecrated as the fourth Church of South India Bishop of Jaffna on 21 August 2006.[2] Some members of the diocese objected to the procedures used in Thiagarajah's appointment and took legal action.[3][4] At point the diocesan council severed all links with the Church of South India.[5]

References

  1. ^ Ilangamuwa, Nilantha (3 July 2008). "Unity in diversity is essential for peace in Sri Lanka – Bishop Daniel Thiagarajah". Sri Lanka Guardian.
  2. ^ "Fourth CSI Bishop consecrated" (PDF). The Island (Sri Lanka). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
  3. ^ Rutnam, Easwaran (28 August 2006). "Controversy surrounds appointment of newly appointed CSI Bishop of Jaffna diocese". The Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka). Archived from the original on 3 July 2013.
  4. ^ Anandappa, Teles (8 October 2006). "Court of Appeal stays DC order on bishop". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka).
  5. ^ Perera, Suresh (15 July 2007). "Jaffna Church severs ties with Church of South India over 'imposed Bishop' dispute". The Island (Sri Lanka).


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