Keerthisiri Fernando
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Keerthisiri Fernando | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Kurunagala | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Ceylon |
| Diocese | Kurunegala |
| In office | 2018–2022 |
| Predecessor | Gregory Shantha Kumar Francis |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 30 November 1990 |
| Consecration | 6 January 2018 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wannakuwatte Mitiwaduge Devapriya Keerthisiri Fernando 5 May 1961 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Spouse | Arlene[1] |
| Children | Sethsara, Sethlath |
| Previous post(s) | Archdeacon of Nuwara Eliya |
| Education | Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa, University of Serampore, University of Kent, University of Ruhuna |
Keerthisiri Fernando (
Wannakuwatte Mitiwaduge Devapriya Keerthisiri Fernando was born in Colombo on 5 May 1961, the son of David Fernando and Neeta Perera. Fernando attended the Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa, from 1967 to 1980.[2]
In 1989, Fernando received his
In 1996, he was posted to the
On 21 September 2017, he was elected to the position of
In December 2020, the Archbishop of Canterbury appointed him as the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Ceylon.[citation needed]
On 17 May 2022, he received a Doctor of Divinity from St Andrew's Theological University in India.[citation needed]
On 24 September 2022, he announced his resignation as bishop, citing personal reasons. The Archbishop of Canterbury appointed him as Acting Bishop until a replacement is made.[7]
Bibliography
- Fernando, Keerthisiri (2009). Integrity and Integration of Christian Community in Sri Lanka. S. Godage & Brothers. ISBN 9789552099649.
- Fernando, Keerthisiri (2009). Religion & Identity. S. Godage & Brothers. ISBN 9789552099656.
- Fernando, Keerthisiri (2021). Ethnicity, Religion & Identity. S. Godage & Brothers. ISBN 9786240008068.
- Fernando, Keerthisiri (2019). Ethno-Religious Identities. Theological College of Lanka, Pilimathalawa
- Fernando, Keerthisiri with Rasika Abeysinghe (2018). Christian Worship and Liturgy. Diocese of Kurunagala, Church of Ceylon
See also
- Church of Ceylon
- Bishop of Kurunegala
References
- ^ "5th Archdeacon of Nuwaraeliya - Installation Service". Diocese of Colombo. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ^ "Prince of Wales College - Old Cambrians Database". Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ a b Holy Emmanuel Church, Moratuwa: A towering monument of faith, Dilshan Joseph (2019) Sunday Observer (Sri Lanka) Retrieved 7 March 2019
- ^ "Rev. Keerthisiri Fernando 5th Archdeacon of Nuwaraeliya". Diocese of Colombo. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ^ Harrison, Ted (16 June 2017). "The Cost of a Cup of Tea". Church Times. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ^ "The New Bishop of Kurunegala, Ven. Keerthisiri Fernando". Diocese of Colombo. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ^ Kuruluwansa, Asela. "Kurunegala Bishop resigns". DailyNews.lk. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- https://www.anglicancommunion.org/structures/member-churches/member-church/diocese/position.aspx?church=ceylon&dio=kurunegala&pos=primate-of-the-church-of-ceylon-and-bishop-of-kurunegala&posID=19823
- https://www.leeds.anglican.org/news/international-welcome-new-sri-lankan-bishop