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The Right Reverend Nishantha Piyum Dharshana Fernando | |
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| Bishop of Kurunegala | |
| Church | Church of Ceylon |
| Province | Church of Ceylon |
| Diocese | Diocese of Kurunegala |
| Elected | 17 December 2022 |
| In office | 2023–present |
| Predecessor | Keerthisiri Fernando |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1996 |
| Consecration | 19 March 2023 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 July 1968 Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka |
| Occupation | Bishop, theologian, lecturer |
| Alma mater | University of Peradeniya University of Serampore |
Nishantha Piyum Dharshana Fernando (born 24 July 1968) is a Sri Lankan Anglican bishop who has served as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Kurunegala in the Church of Ceylon since 2023.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Fernando was born on 24 July 1968 in Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka.[1] He received his primary education at Christ the King College, Tudella, Ja-Ela, and later attended Anuradhapura Central College for his secondary education.[3]
He entered the Theological College of Lanka in Pilimathalawa in 1991 and graduated in theology in 1995.[1] He later pursued higher studies in theology in England and India, obtaining qualifications from the University of Peradeniya, Newman University in the United Kingdom, and the University of Serampore in India.[1]
Ordained ministry
[edit]Fernando was ordained as a deacon in the Diocese of Kurunegala in 1995 and was ordained to the priesthood in 1996.[1]
He served as chaplain of the diocesan youth movement and later as assistant chaplain, teacher, and housemaster at Trinity College, Kandy.[3] During his priestly ministry, he served in several churches within the Diocese of Kurunegala, including congregations in Kandy, Anuradhapura, Thalawa, Kekirawa, Tambuttegama, Kurunegala, Galewela, Hiriyala, Madahapola, Tambagalle, Hewadiwela, Rambukkana, Kadugannawa and Rathmeewala.[3]
Fernando also served as a lecturer at the Theological College of Lanka in Pilimathalawa.[1]
Episcopal ministry
[edit]Fernando was elected as the seventh Bishop of Kurunegala on 17 December 2022.[4] He succeeded Keerthisiri Fernando, who resigned in 2022.[3]
He assumed office in 2023 and became bishop of one of the two dioceses of the Church of Ceylon, which is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion.[2]
Academic work and publications
[edit]Fernando has written several theological works and articles on Christianity.[1] His published works include The Bible and Child Sexual Abuse, Exegesis of Psalms 121, and Justifying Infants are Appropriate Candidates for Baptism.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Nishantha Piyum Dharshana Fernando". Diocese of Kurunegala. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Kurunegala". Anglican Communion Office. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Kuruluwansa, Asela (21 December 2022). "New Anglican Bishop for Kurunegala". Daily News. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- ↑ "The seventh Bishop of Diocese of Kurunegala is elected". Diocese of Kurunegala. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
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[edit]Category:1968 births Category:Living people Category:Sri Lankan Anglicans Category:Anglican bishops of Kurunegala Category:Church of Ceylon Category:Sri Lankan Anglican bishops
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