“And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” — Ephesians 4:11–12
On the momentous day of 5 August 2025, Rev. Kamanuri Santhosh Prasanna Rao was consecrated as the Bishop of the CSI Nandyal Diocese. His calling and consecration were solemnized in a service presided over by The Most Rev. Dr. K. Reuben Mark (Moderator), with the esteemed participation of Adv. C. Fernandas Rathina Raja (General Secretary)—who presented the Certificate of Election and Appointment and Prof. Dr. B. Vimal Sukumar (Honorary Treasurer).
A Glimpse of Bishop Santhosh’s Journey
Born on 21 June 1973, Bishop Santhosh brings a rich tapestry of faith and service—from rural parish leadership and infrastructure development to inclusive pastoral outreach and international ecumenical engagement . His path has been marked by community-building, compassion toward the marginalized, and strategic partnerships- reflecting the essence of equipping the saints and edifying the Body of Christ.
A Message of Blessing from JDCSI
“We in the JDCSI rejoice with the Nandyal Diocese and give thanks to God for His faithful provision of leadership. We pray that Bishop Santhosh Prasanna Rao’s ministry will be filled with wisdom, grace, and bold witness to the Gospel. May his tenure be marked by spiritual renewal, unity, and compassionate service.”
A Pastoral Reflection from Bishop V. Pathmathayalan (Bishop of Jaffna, CSI)
“A bishop is called to be a living parable of Christ’s love, leading the Church not only with authority, but with humility and servanthood. We trust that Bishop Santhosh will embody the compassion of Jesus, the courage of the prophets, and the hope of resurrection in every corner of his Diocese.”
“May his ministry nurture communities of belonging, rebuild brokenness, and breathe life into the mission of God. The Church rejoices, and we pray the Holy Spirit continues to guide and empower him in this sacred calling.”
May God richly bless Bishop Santhosh Prasanna Rao as he leads the Nandyal Diocese in faith, mission, and service in the name of Christ.
JDCSI Communications
Nice pastoral reflection by Bishop garu,Jaffna Diocese to our Bishop Rt.Rev.Santhosh Prasanna Rao garu,Dio.of Nandyal.. Saviour God bless all..