Cyril Abeynaike
Cyril Leander Abeynaike (22 February 1911 - 8 May 1991) is a former Anglican Bishop of Colombo, Sri Lanka.[1]
Right Reverend Cyril Abeynaike | |
|---|---|
| Anglican Bishop of Colombo | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Ceylon |
| See | Anglican Diocese of Colombo |
| In office | 1971–1977 |
| Predecessor | Charles Harold Wilfred de Soysa |
| Successor | Swithin Winston Fernando |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 February 1911 Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
| Died | 8 May 1991 Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
| Previous post | Archdeacon of Colombo |
Educated at Royal College, Colombo and went on to study history at the University College, Colombo and theology at the King's College, London. He was made the Archdeacon of Colombo before he was elected as the Bishop of Colombo.[2]
References
- Bishop Cyril was a true shepherd of people The Island, Retrieved on 26 April 2008.
- 8th of May marked yet another death anniversary of Bishop Cyril
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| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Charles Harold Wilfred de Soysa |
Bishop of Colombo 1971 – 1977 |
Succeeded by Swithin Winston Fernando |
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