The Passing of a Faithful Servant of God
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of
Pastor Periyannan Perumal Dhanaraja
Former Executive Secretary
Ceylon Mission of Seventh-day Adventists
Pastor Dhanaraja was a faithful servant of God who dedicated many years of his life to the ministry and service of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
He served the Church from January 1976 to February 2019, including his service as Executive Secretary of the Ceylon Mission from 15 November 2000 to 6 February 2019.
He passed away on Friday, 18 September 2026.
His life of dedicated service, commitment, and ministry will be remembered with gratitude by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sri Lanka.
🕯️ Funeral Service
Sunday, 20 September 2026
4:00 p.m.
Venue: Mampuri, Puttalam
Address: Beach Road, Mampuri Junction, Mampurai
Family, friends, church members, and all who knew Pastor Dhanaraja are invited to join the family in remembering his life and ministry.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth…”
— Revelation 14:13
May the blessed hope of the resurrection bring comfort and strength to the bereaved family.
Pastor Periyannan Perumal Dhanaraja
Former Executive Secretary
Ceylon Mission of Seventh-day Adventists
Pastor Dhanaraja was a faithful servant of God who dedicated many years of his life to the ministry and service of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
He served the Church from January 1976 to February 2019, including his service as Executive Secretary of the Ceylon Mission from 15 November 2000 to 6 February 2019.
He passed away on Friday, 18 September 2026.
His life of dedicated service, commitment, and ministry will be remembered with gratitude by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sri Lanka.
🕯️ Funeral Service
Sunday, 20 September 2026
4:00 p.m.
Venue: Mampuri, Puttalam
Address: Beach Road, Mampuri Junction, Mampurai
Family, friends, church members, and all who knew Pastor Dhanaraja are invited to join the family in remembering his life and ministry.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth…”
— Revelation 14:13
May the blessed hope of the resurrection bring comfort and strength to the bereaved family.