by Author | Dec 12, 2025 | Diocesan News
The Rt. Rev. V. Pathmathayalan, Bishop of JDCSI, extends his warm and heartfelt congratulations to the newly consecrated Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Samuel Rajadurai. He joyfully prays that God’s abundant wisdom and grace will guide the new Bishop of the Trichy–Tanjore Diocese in every step of his episcopal ministry. Bishop Pathmathayalan assures his continued prayers, fellowship, and support as Bishop Rajadurai begins this blessed journey of service in the mission of Christ and His Church.
The JDCSI family extends its heartfelt congratulations and warm blessings to the Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Samuel Rajadurai, who has been joyfully consecrated as the Seventh Bishop of the CSI Trichy–Tanjore Diocese.
The solemn and historic Service of Consecration and Installation was held at 3:30 PM on Saturday, 06 December 2025, at CSI St. Luke’s Church, Bishop Heber College, Trichy. The service overflowed with grace, dignity, and spiritual richness as clergy, leaders, and faithful from across dioceses gathered in joyful fellowship.
The worship was led by the Most Rev. Dr. K. Reuben Mark, Moderator of the Church of South India, who served as the chief celebrant. The General Secretary, Adv. C. Fernandas Rathina Raja, and the Hon. Treasurer, Prof. Dr. B. Vimal Sukumar (in absentia), joined in celebrating this momentous occasion.
The liturgy was richly blessed through the participation of bishops from CSI dioceses, ecumenical partners, retired bishops, clergy, lay leaders, and a vast congregation of believers.
May God’s abundant grace guide him as he shepherds the Diocese of Trichy–Tanjore with wisdom, humility, and Christ-like love. We assure him of our continuous prayers and warm support as he steps into this sacred calling.
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you.” — Numbers 6:24–25
by Author | Dec 12, 2025 | Diocesan News
The Rt. Rev. V. Pathmathayalan, Bishop of JDCSI, extends his warm and heartfelt congratulations to the newly consecrated Rt. Rev. Dr. S. Christopher Vijayan, as he assumes office as the seventh Bishop of the CSI Kanyakumari Diocese.
The Church of South India joyfully announces the consecration of the Rev. Dr. S. Christopher Vijayan as the seventh Bishop of the Kanyakumari Diocese. The solemn and historic service took place at 2:00 PM on Sunday, 07 December 2025, at the CSI Home Church, Nagercoil.
The Most Rev. Dr. K. Reuben Mark, Moderator of the Church of South India, presided over the worship as the chief celebrant. The service was graced by the presence of Adv. C. Fernandas Rathina Raja, General Secretary, and the Hon. Treasurer, Prof. Dr. B. Vimal Sukumar (in absentia). It was further blessed by bishops from various CSI dioceses, retired bishops, bishops from ecumenical partner churches, diocesan officers, clergy, lay leaders, and a large gathering of the faithful.
Bishop Pathmathayalan rejoices with the Kanyakumari Diocese in this significant moment of spiritual leadership and prayerfully commits to uphold Bishop Christopher Vijayan in prayer, fellowship, and mutual support in the mission of Christ’s Church.
We give thanks to God for His gracious provision of leaders in the Church of South India and pray that God’s abundant wisdom, grace, and strength guide Bishop Christopher Vijayan in every step of his episcopal ministry. May his tenure be marked by spiritual renewal, unity, compassionate service, and a deepened witness to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
“I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” Jeremiah 3:15
by Author | Oct 31, 2025 | Diocesan News
Hon. Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar paid a visit to Bishop Pathamathayalan at the Bishop’s House in Vaddukoddai, Jaffna, on October 29, 2025. Hon. Minister Chandrasekar is the current Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources in Sri Lanka. The meeting fostered warm discussions on community development and both leaders emphasized the importance of peace and cooperation in the region.
by Author | Oct 20, 2025 | Vanni Region News
The Jaffna Diocese of Church of South India (CSI) organized a Combined Children’s Day Celebration in Kilinochchi, bringing together child development projects from Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu districts. The event was held at the Co-operative Hall with Bishop Dr. Veluppillai Pathmathayalan as Chief Guest. Mr. T. Mugunthan, Divisional Secretary of Karachchi, and Mr. Jeyandan, Grama Sevaka, clergy of the diocese were also present. Children performed cultural programs, and prizes were distributed. The event highlighted CSI’s ongoing commitment to child development in the region.
சிறுவர் அபிவிருத்தித் திட்டங்களின் ஒன்றிணைந்த சிறுவர் தின கொண்டாட்டம் இன்று கிளிநொச்சியில் நடைபெற்றது.
கிளிநொச்சி, முல்லைத்தீவு மாவட்டங்களில் தென்னிந்திய திருச்சபையால் முன்னெடுக்கப்படும் சிறுவர் அவிவிருத்தித் திட்டங்களை ஒன்றிணைத்து குறித்த நிகழ்வு ஏற்பாடு செய்யப்பட்டது.
கூட்டுறவு மண்டபத்தில் இடம்பெற்ற குறித்த நிகழ்வில் பிரதம விருந்தினராக தென்னிந்திய திருச்சபை யாழ் ஆதீன பேராயர் அதி வண கலாநிதி வேலுப்பிள்ளை பத்மதயாளன் பிரதம விருந்தினராக கலந்து கொண்டார்.
கரைச்சி பிரதேச செயலாளர் த.முகுந்தன், கிளி நகர கிராம சேவையாளர் ஜயந்தன், திருச்சபை ஊழியர்கள், திட்ட முகாமையாளர்கள், பணியாளர்கள், பிள்ளைகள், பெற்றோர் என பெருமளவானோர் கலந்து கொண்டனர்.
சிறுவர்கள், விருந்தினர்கள் மாலை அணிவிக்கப்பட்டு மண்டபத்திற்கு அழைத்து வரப்பட்டதைத் தொடர்ந்து சிறுவர்களின் கலைநிகழ்வுகள் நடைபெற்றது.
தொடர்ந்து பரிசுகளும் வழங்கி வைக்கப்பட்டது.
by Author | Oct 8, 2025 | Diocesan News
Bishop Pathmathayalan has warmly welcomed the announcement of the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.
In his message of congratulations, Bishop Pathmathayalan said:
“I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Bishop Sarah Mullally on her appointment as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. This historic moment, marking the first time a woman will serve in this role since the founding of the See of Canterbury, is an inspiration for the whole Anglican Communion. Bishop Sarah’s remarkable journey of service – from her vocation as a nurse to her faithful ministry as Bishop of London – testifies to her deep commitment to God’s mission of healing, reconciliation, and love.”
“As she prepares to take on this new responsibility, we in the global Anglican family assure her of our prayers. May the Holy Spirit grant her wisdom, courage, and grace to guide the Church of England and to strengthen the bonds of unity across the Communion, especially in times of challenge and change. We look forward to walking together in the Gospel, proclaiming Christ’s love, and working for justice and peace in the world.”
Bishop Pathmathayalan concluded by calling on the faithful to uphold Archbishop-designate Sarah Mullally in prayer as she prepares for her installation at Canterbury Cathedral in March 2026.
