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Fernando attended the [[Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa]], from 1967 to 1980.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.ws/pwcoba/|title=Prince of Wales College - Old Cambrians Database|accessdate=27 November 2017}}</ref>
Fernando attended the [[Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa]], from 1967 to 1980.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geocities.ws/pwcoba/|title=Prince of Wales College - Old Cambrians Database|accessdate=27 November 2017}}</ref>


In 1989 Fernando received his [[Bachelor of Theology]] from the [[Serampore College|University of Serampore]] in India. He was subsequently ordained as a priest in Church of Ceylon on 30 November 1990. In 1993 he obtained a [[Bachelor of Divinity]] from University of Serampore. From 1996 to 2010 he served in various positions at the [[Theological College of Lanka]] in [[Pilimatalawa]]. In 2001 he received a [[Master of Philosophy]] (Sociology with theological implications) from the [[University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka]] and in 2005 he received a [[Master of Philosophy]] (Theology and Sociology of Religion) from the [[University of Kent, UK]].
In 1989 Fernando received his [[Bachelor of Theology]] from the [[Serampore College|University of Serampore]] in India. He was subsequently ordained as a priest in Church of Ceylon on 30 November 1990. In 1993 he obtained a [[Bachelor of Divinity]] from University of Serampore. From 1996 to 2010 he served in various positions at the [[Theological College of Lanka]] in [[Pilimatalawa]]. In 2001 he received a [[Master of Philosophy]] (Sociology with theological implications) from the [[University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka]] and in 2005 he received a [[Master of Philosophy]] (Theology and Sociology of Religion) from the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Kent]].


In 1996 he was posted to the Theological College of Lanka, Pilimatalawa as a lecturer. He served as a lecturer, Chaplain nas Director of Field Education until 2010. He was sent as a to St. Francis of Assisi, Mr Lavinia in 2015. On 29 April 2016 he was installed as the 5th Archdeacon of Nuwara Eliya.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dioceseofcolombo.lk/site/290-rev-keerthisiri-fernando-5th-archdeacon-of-nuwaraeliya|title=Rev. Keerthisiri Fernando 5th Archdeacon of Nuwaraeliya |publisher=[[Diocese of Colombo]]|accessdate=28 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2017/16-june/features/features/the-cost-of-a-cup-of-tea|title=The Cost of a Cup of Tea|first=Ted|last=Harrison|newspaper=[[Church Times]]|date=16 June 2017|accessdate=28 November 2017}}</ref>
In 1996 he was posted to the Theological College of Lanka, Pilimatalawa as a lecturer. He served as a lecturer, Chaplain nas Director of Field Education until 2010. He was sent as a to St. Francis of Assisi, Mr Lavinia in 2015. On 29 April 2016 he was installed as the 5th Archdeacon of Nuwara Eliya.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dioceseofcolombo.lk/site/290-rev-keerthisiri-fernando-5th-archdeacon-of-nuwaraeliya|title=Rev. Keerthisiri Fernando 5th Archdeacon of Nuwaraeliya |publisher=[[Diocese of Colombo]]|accessdate=28 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2017/16-june/features/features/the-cost-of-a-cup-of-tea|title=The Cost of a Cup of Tea|first=Ted|last=Harrison|newspaper=[[Church Times]]|date=16 June 2017|accessdate=28 November 2017}}</ref>

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Right Reverend
Keerthisiri Fernando
Anglican Bishop of Kurunegala
ChurchAnglican Church of Ceylon
DioceseKurunegala
In office2017–present
PredecessorGregory Shantha Kumar Francis
Previous post(s)Archdeacon of Nuwara Eliya
Orders
Ordination30 November 1990
Consecration8 January 2018
Personal details
Born
Wannaku Watte Miti Waduge Devapriya Keerthisiri Fernando

(1961-05-05) 5 May 1961 (age 63)
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
SpouseArlene[1]
ChildrenSethsara, Sethlath
EducationPrince of Wales' College, Moratuwa, University of Serampore, University of Kent, University of Ruhuna

The Rev. Keerthisiri Fernando (b. 5 May 1961), M. Phil, B. Div, B. Th, is the sixth Bishop of Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.

Fernando attended the Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa, from 1967 to 1980.[2]

In 1989 Fernando received his Bachelor of Theology from the University of Serampore in India. He was subsequently ordained as a priest in Church of Ceylon on 30 November 1990. In 1993 he obtained a Bachelor of Divinity from University of Serampore. From 1996 to 2010 he served in various positions at the Theological College of Lanka in Pilimatalawa. In 2001 he received a Master of Philosophy (Sociology with theological implications) from the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka and in 2005 he received a Master of Philosophy (Theology and Sociology of Religion) from the [[1]].

In 1996 he was posted to the Theological College of Lanka, Pilimatalawa as a lecturer. He served as a lecturer, Chaplain nas Director of Field Education until 2010. He was sent as a to St. Francis of Assisi, Mr Lavinia in 2015. On 29 April 2016 he was installed as the 5th Archdeacon of Nuwara Eliya.[3][4]

On 21 September 2017 he was elected to the position of Bishop of Kurunegala.[5]

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.

See also

References

  1. ^ "5th Archdeacon of Nuwaraeliya - Installation Service". Diocese of Colombo. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Prince of Wales College - Old Cambrians Database". Retrieved 27 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Rev. Keerthisiri Fernando 5th Archdeacon of Nuwaraeliya". Diocese of Colombo. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  4. ^ Harrison, Ted (16 June 2017). "The Cost of a Cup of Tea". Church Times. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  5. ^ "The New Bishop of Kurunegala, Ven. Keerthisiri Fernando". Diocese of Colombo. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Kurunegala
2017 – present 		Succeeded by
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