Cyril Abeynaike

Cyril Lindon 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
ChurchAnglican Church of Ceylon
SeeAnglican Diocese of Colombo
In office1971–1977
PredecessorCharles Harold Wilfred de Soysa
SuccessorSwithin Winston Fernando
Personal details
Born22 February 1911
Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Died8 May 1991
Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Previous postArchdeacon 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]

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Preceded by
Charles Harold Wilfred de Soysa
Bishop of Colombo
1971 1977
Succeeded by
Swithin Winston Fernando
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