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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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