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The Centenary of Priestly Ordination of the Servant of God,
Very Rev.Fr.B.A.Thomas OMI,
the Founder of the Congregation of the Rosarians.
The centenary of Priestly Ordination of the Servant
of God, Very Rev. Fr. B. A. Thomas omi (1886-
1964), the Founder of the Congregation of the
Rosarians, was Commemorated on 06 th January
2012 at Arul Ashram, Jaffna under the patronage
of Rt.Rev.Dr.Thomas Savundaranayagam, the
Bishop of Jaffna. This was organized in order to
make him known in a better way to the other parts
of the island. He is well known in the North and
East. On this occasion there was a large number
of priests, religious and people gathered at the
Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by His
Lordship. During his homily His lordship stressed
on the importance of contemplative vocation and
its effects.
Thereafter, the Memorial Celebration was held
where the newly built Memorial hall of Fr.
B.A.Thomas was declared open by Very Rev.
Fr.A.M.Stephen CR, the Prior General of the
Congregation of the Rosarians, and the renovated
Tomb of Fr.B.A.Thomas was blessed by His
Lordship and he unveiled the mural figure of
Fr.Thomas omi at his tomb.
Rosarians, also spoke on Fr.Thomas in the
context of India.
The Servant of God, Fr.B.A.Thomas omi, the
Founder of the Congregation of the Rosarians
was widely known as a saintly Priest, holy
monk, and sage who lived at Tholagatty Rosarian
Monastery since its inception, 1928 – 1964. Many
sought his spiritual guidance, did their retreats,
listened to spiritual talks and visited him from
far and wide, even from different parts of the
world. His whole life became a great light for
the bishops, priests, Religious and all walks of
people through his mission of Contemplative life
and preaching. He was considered a living saint
by many during his life time. As he is a Servant of
God, His beatification process is being done, and
soon the diocesan process and its records will be
submitted. There are Bishops, Priests, Religious
and faithful who have responded bearing witness
to his life, mission and his sanctity. And many
who have experienced miracles and favours have
sent their records. They are a great contribution
towards the beatification process. Let us pray
that the loving God may raise him to the state
of sainthood.
Rev.Fr.Paul Nadchethiram omi, the Provincial
Superior of Jaffna Province of the Oblates of
May God continue to bless us through
Mary Immaculate was the main speaker of the
the intercession of our Servant of God
event on Fr.Thomas omi. Rev.Fr.K.P.Xavier,
Fr.B.A.Thomas omi.
the Vicar General of the Congregation of the
- Rev.Fr.Justin CR
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