Daniel Thiagarajah | |
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| Bishop of Jaffna | |
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| Church | Church of South India |
| Diocese | Jaffna |
| Installed | 2006 |
| Term ended | 2022 |
| Predecessor | S. Jebanesan |
| Successor | The Rt. Rev. Dr. V. Pathmathayalan |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | Jaffna 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
- ^ Ilangamuwa, Nilantha (3 July 2008). "Unity in diversity is essential for peace in Sri Lanka – Bishop Daniel Thiagarajah". Sri Lanka Guardian.
- ^ "Fourth CSI Bishop consecrated" (PDF). The Island (Sri Lanka). Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 June 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Anandappa, Teles (8 October 2006). "Court of Appeal stays DC order on bishop". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka).
- ^ 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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