Rev. Fr. A. De Mattia S. J.

Photos/Courtesy : L. K. Hettiarachchi /Friends of SAC Galle 1950/1960s photos



Rev. Fr. De Mattia, born on 26 Oct. 1905 had entered the Jesuit Order on 25 Jan. 1926 & obtained his ecclesiastical degree in 1937 along with Fr. D'Amelia. He had arrived at SAC in 1938 & served the College thereafter in various capacities as a teacher of Religion, Latin,  Science etc & Prefect in charge of Sodality, First Aid etc. 

His greatest contribution was in the field of First Aid in addition to his religious duties.

Fr. De Mattia was later made a Serving Brother of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, an honour bestowed on him by Queen Elizabeth II  of England. First Aiders received training & qualified for certificates & awards of the Brigade, throughout the years. Awards granted to First Aiders around 1955 are as follows:



He was a mild mannered, loveable & popular priest.












 

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