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Ignatius of Colombo: The Charmed Life of a Genius Priest – By Avishka Mario Senewiratne Source:-medium.com Talent, passion and humility are virtues hard to emulate. Seldom are found, those who have all three. Fr. Ignatius Perera of revered memory, was one such individual born to this palm-fringed isle, Sri Lanka. Some remember him as the Radio priest. Some recall his prowess in training choirs as well as his concerts. But those who were truly touched by his generosity were those who were deprived of hope when they dropped out of school not knowing what to do. For he clothed and fed them as well as educated them, giving them the life they deserved. When he suddenly passed away in January 1981, The Catholic Messenger mentioned the following about him: “The fascinating personality of Fr. Ignatius should be the subject of serious study by those concerned with the training of pastors…Born into a ...