Rev. Deacon Mariyanayagam Clantrain Cruz OMI Ordained to the Diaconate
The Oblate Province of Jaffna joyfully congratulates Rev. Deacon Mariyanayagam Clantrain Cruz OMI on his Diaconate Ordination at St. Sebastian's Cathedral, Mannar. May the Lord bless his vocation with grace, faithfulness and fruitful missionary service.
Oblate Province of Jaffna
31 October 2026St. Sebastian's Cathedral, Mannar1 min read
The Oblate Province of Jaffna joyfully celebrates and extends its heartfelt congratulations to Rev. Deacon Mariyanayagam Clantrain Cruz OMI on his Diaconate Ordination.
The ordination took place on Saturday, 31 October 2026, at 9.30 a.m. at St. Sebastian's Cathedral, Mannar, with the laying on of hands by His Lordship Rt. Rev. Dr. Anthonypillai Gnanapragasam, Bishop of Mannar.
This special occasion marks an important milestone in his religious vocation and missionary journey. The entire Oblate family joins in thanksgiving to God and prays that his ministry may be filled with faith, humility, dedication and missionary zeal.
As the Gospel reminds us:
"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit." – John 15:16
May the Lord bless his journey of service and guide him under the loving protection of Mary Immaculate.
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