Rev. A.K. Selvanayagam, who has served the Jaffna Diocese of the Church of South India (JDCSI) with dedication for more than forty years, celebrated his 67th birthday and officially retired from active church ministry at the Diocesan Assembly held on 13 June 2026.
During this occasion, a pension scheme for clergy, which had not been in operation for many years, was reintroduced, and a certificate entitling Rev. A.K. Selvanayagam to a monthly pension was presented to him. In recognition of his long and dedicated service, he was also honored with a cheque from the Employee Benevolent Fund (EBF) on the same day.
The event, presided over by the Bishop, was attended by the Diocesan Secretary, Diocesan Treasurer, clergy, officers, and staff members.
Rev. A.K. Selvanayagam’s more than four decades of faithful ministry were fondly remembered, and appreciation was expressed for his invaluable contribution to the life and mission of the Church. He was further honored with a congratulatory address in recognition of his dedicated service.
The Jaffna Diocese gratefully remembers the faithful ministry of Rev. A.K. Selvanayagam, who labored diligently in the Lord’s vineyard, and prays that his retirement years may be richly blessed with God’s peace, grace, and abundant blessings.
அருட்பணி ஏ.கே. செல்வநாயகம் அவர்களுக்கு பிரியாவிடை மற்றும் ஓய்வூதிய வழங்கும் நிகழ்வு
