Bastiampillai Anthonipillai
Bastiampillai Anthonipillai ( Father Thomas ; born March 7, 1886 in Padiyanthalvu near Jaffna ( Sri Lanka ); † January 26, 1964 ) was the religious of the Oblate Missionaries .
In 1907 Anthonipillai entered the order of the Oblates and chose the order name Thomas.
He was ordained a priest in 1912 and was in poor health throughout his life. He founded the first contemplative religious community in Asia, the Rosarians . He died in a reputation for holiness.
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| SURNAME | Anthonipillai, Bastiampillai |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Father Thomas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Order priest and order founder |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 7, 1886 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Padiyanthalvu |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 26, 1964 |