Author ,Dramatist, Poet, Editor , Professor, Theologian and Former General Secretary of the Christian Literature Society , Chennai Shri T. Dayanandan Francis , M.A, Ph.D, D.litt,. --Part A.

Introduction : Rev.Dr. T. Dayanandan Francis,  a former General Secretary of the Christian Literature Society Chennai, was a colorful and multi-faceted personality . he was a great Thinker, Writer, Author , Theologian, Lyricist and so on. However I think the present world including the Tamil Christians  are not  properly aware of Dr Dayanandan Francis  and his fruitful  and impressive contribution to the cause of Tamil Literature, Tamil Christian Literature , Journalism, Christian Theology etc,. So in this Article I am happily bound to introduce Dr. T.Dayanandan Francis  to the international readers and to the Tamil Christian Community and Indian Christian Community who are residing in various parts of the world. He is popularly known among his Friends and relatives as Dr. Daya  I am happy to remember here that I had the privilege to meet him two times  and also had the privilege to accompany Dr. Daya to Mylaudy along with some Christian friends  to see the historical Mylaudy CSI Church[ Originally Mylaudy LMS Church-, the first Protestant Church in Travancore and also the birth place of the great Tamil Christian Poets Shri . Devavaram Munshi and Shri. John Palmer  ]


                                                  
                                          Rev. Dr. T. Dayanandan Francis, Ph.D, D.Litt,.

His Fore Fathers, Parents and birth  and siblings:  Dr. Daya's  paternal grandpa Mr. Abrahm Ebenezer was a native of  a small village called "Dandukarai"  in South Arcot dist. Dr. Daya's father Mr.E. Tychicus was born at Vellore on 13-4-1903. Mr. E.  Tychicus after successfully completing his collegiate studies at Voorhees college, Velore, continued his theological studies and successfully completed the same. and served as Professor and later as Principal of Arcot Lutheran Theological Seminary , Sainiahapuram ,Vellore . It is pertinent to mention here that, like Rev E Tychicus his brothers Rev. Titus Ebenezer and Rev Yesudasan Ebenezer also served as Pastors. Rev. E. Tychicus married a modest and beautiful lady by name Ms. Grace Rajammal on 21st September 1931. Rev. E Tychicus and Mrs Grace Rajammal Tychicus couple was blessed with three sons and three daughters.  Dr . T Dayanandan Francis was born on 14th August 1932 at Ranipet. All of them were/are well settled in their respective life, it will useful to mention the fact that the famous Music Composer and  Lyricist Dr. Bakthan  Tychucus is  Dr. Daya's younger brother .

Dr T. Daya's Education: Dr Daya was a brilliant student since his childhood days.  After his School education at Voorhees High School ,Vellore  Dr. Daya  did his  Intermediate studies [FA ] at the famous American College, Madurai  [1950-1952 ] After having passed his Intermediate [FA] examination meritoriously he got admission at  the famous Pachayappan college, Chennai in 1953[ [1953-1956]  with the guidance of late Shri C. A. Joseph [ His future father-in-law] for his BA [ Hons- Tamil Litt ]  Dr. Daya got the best educational privilege to have great Tamil Scholars like Dr Mu Va as his Tamil Professors. at Pachayappa College , Chennai .  In tune with God's calling and his Parents' guidance and desire he joined the famous United Theological College for his BD [ Bachelor of divinity] in 1957. and continued his Theological Higher studies at UTC , Bangalore [ 1957- 1964 ] At UTC he had the privilege to study under world famous Thelogians like Dr. Paul D. Devanandan ,Dr, E. C. John and some others.   In tune with his thirst for knowledge he did his Ph.D in Linguistics and received his PhD on 1974. Dr. Daya also had the privilege to pursue his post Doctoral studies at the University of London , UK  and also in Serampur University, .

Part Final will follow soon.
By P. Babu Manoharan, M. A,  [ All rights are reserved. This Article will be enlarged, modified , and corrected later if needed.].

Great Educationist, Best Teacher Awardee, Rtd. Government Higher Secondary School Head-Master and Correspondent of St Savio Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Velacheri, Chennai. Sri Daniel Packianathan Dhas, M.A, M.Ed, M.Phil, M.Th,. Part Final.

Daniel Packianathan Dhas and his  Wife :- Mr. Daniel Packianathan Dhas, M.A, M.Ed, has  married  Ms,Ruby , a daughter of his maternal uncle Mr. Devadhas  from Kanyakumari District . Ms Ruby Dhas is also a visionary Educationist like her husband  . Actually Ms. Ruby Dhas  was mainly responsible for the founding of the St Savio Matriculaltion and Higher Secondary School at Velacheri, Chennai  in 1987.. Since 1987 she has been serving as the Principal of St Savio Matriculation and HS School, Velacheri in an efficacious manner till  her retirement recently and now she is working as the Senior Principal and Consultant of the School. Under her wise guidance the St Savio Matric  H.S.School has been standing  as one of the best Schools in  Velacheri area ,Chennai.




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Mr.Daniel Packianathan Dhas and his children:- Sri Daniel Packianathan  Dhas and his wife  Ms. Ruby Dhas couple is blessed with two smart and intelligent daughters namely:[1] Ms. Shirley Ann, M.A M.Ed, M.Phil, M.S [School Management],. and [2] Ms. Pamela Johnson , M.Sc, M.Ed, M. Phil, M.S[ School Management].  Currently Ms Shirley Ann is working as the Principal of the St Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Velacheri  in an efficient and enviable  manner; of course  with the support and  guidance of her efficient parents. Shirley's son has meritoriously passed his B.E and trying to pursue his MS in USA.
.Mr Dhas's second daughter Ms. Pamela  is married to Mr. Johnson , B.E, MBA [US] and she is living with her husband and children  in US. Mr Johnson is working as  Vice President [Technology ] at the famous Bank of America, US, and Mr Johnson and Ms Pamela John couple is blessed with three smart daughters .

Some High Lights of  St Savio  Matric Higher Secondary School, Velacheri, Chennai:-       This prestigious School is the brain Child of  Mrs. Ruby Packianathan Dhas and  Mr  Daniel Packianathan Dhas This stately St Savio Matric Higher Secondary School is located at a beautiful and conducive locality in Velacheri , Chennai . And the School Building looks very pleasant and magnificent with  30 beautiful  and well equipped class rooms. Nearly 600 students are studying in this School and the students hail from all sections of the society . The School Management takes utmost care for the total personality development of the students and also takes special effort  to improve students' communication skills in English  so that students can spontaneously express their ideas and thoughts in English fluently in good accent. Shri  D. Packainathan Dhas is serving as the Correspondent of this School. The old students of this prestigious School are serving in various countries of the world in responsible positions and jobs  like Doctors, Engineers,  Accountants, Para Medical Professionals, College Lecturers,  Professors, Teachers etc .The old students of this prestigious School serve as  voluntary promoters of fame of this  school throughout the world . This School stands and shines as one of the best Schools in Chennai  consistently..
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Conclusion ; Shri Daniel Packianathan Dhas is really a great educationist  and a highly talented teacher.He worked as  Head Master of the  Government Higher Secondary School, Redhills, Chennai  with great dedication and distinction . And his Teaching skill and service for the cause of education  have  been rightly recognized by the Govt of Tamil Nadu. and he was awarded the Best Teacher Award by the Govt  of Tamil Nadu in 1987..  He is really concerned about the educational development of the youth of this nation  ,He has also successfully completed his M.Th from Dallas Bible Institute , US , in tune with his spiritual quest and thirst ,   He is much interested in sharing Christ's love and concern   to the people whenever possible . He is a very simple man with high ideas and ideals. People of Tami Nadu can be really proud of this great educationist Shri Daniel Packianathan Dhas.

By P. Babu Manoharan. [ All rights are reserved, . This Article will be enlarged, modified and corrected later , if needed ].