About Swithin Fernando
Swithin Fernando was an anglican priest.
Swithin Winston Fernando was an Anglican Bishop of Colombo in Sri Lanka.
An alumnus of Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa he was the Archdeacon of Colombo in 1971 and consecrated Bishop of Colombo in January 1978. An incumbent of All Saints' Church, Galle and St. Luke's Church Borella, he died on 5 December 2009 and a memorial service to honour his life of service to the Anglican Communion was held the following year in February.
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Who was Swithin Fernando?
Sri Lankan bishop
When did Swithin Fernando die?
Swithin Fernando died on 5 December 2009.
What was Swithin Fernando's occupation?
Swithin Fernando was an anglican priest.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Swithin Fernando. https://biography.guide/swithin-fernando/
MLA: "Swithin Fernando." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/swithin-fernando/.
Chicago: "Swithin Fernando." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/swithin-fernando/.
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