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Dhiloraj Canagasabey

b. 1955

Sri Lankan Tamil priest

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About Dhiloraj Canagasabey

Born 1955. Dhiloraj Canagasabey is a Sri Lankan chaplain and deacon.

Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabey (born 23 May 1955) is a Sri Lankan bishop who was the Anglican Bishop of Colombo in the Church of Ceylon from 14 May 2011 to 28 September 2020.

Early life and family Canagasabey was born on 23 May 1955 in a Tamil family in Batticaloa, Ceylon. He was educated at the St. Michael's College National School.

Canagasabey is married to Harshini, hailing from Colombo. They have a daughter (Dhilukshini) and a son (Dhiranjan).

Career Rev. Canagasabey being consecrated as bishop by Rt. Rev. Duleep Chickera, Rt. Rev. Shantha Francis and Rt. Rev. Dr. Euyakim Mar Coorilos Episcopa After school Canagasabey joined the hospitality industry as management trainee at hotel school, later working at the Hotel Lanka Oberoi for five years.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Chaplain, deacon
Nationality
Education
St. Michael's College, Batticaloa, St. Michael's College National School, University of Serampore
Positions held
Anglican Bishop of Colombo
Also known as
Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabey

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Dhiloraj Canagasabey's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dhiloraj Canagasabey?

Sri Lankan Tamil priest

When was Dhiloraj Canagasabey born?

Dhiloraj Canagasabey was born on 23 May 1955 in Batticaloa.

What is Dhiloraj Canagasabey's occupation?

Dhiloraj Canagasabey is a chaplain and deacon.

What nationality is Dhiloraj Canagasabey?

Dhiloraj Canagasabey is Sri Lankan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dhiloraj Canagasabey

· Wikidata: Q17579917

· DBpedia: Dhiloraj Canagasabey

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