The Sastriar title was conferred on Durairaj at the C.S.I Missionary Chapel, Vepery, on 15th December 1956, with the full cooperation and permission of the Chennai Diocese and the Bishop,

 

Durairaj’s father-in-law Mr. Manuel Pillai was a pastor of the I.E.L.C Lutheran Church. Susila and Durairaj have four children: Esther Georgina, Jeyaseelan Jebaraj , Sarah Angelina and Clement Immanuel.

 

When Durairaj Vedanayagam Sastriar was conferred the title of Sastriar, the congregation of the Christ Church, Vannarapettai, gave him a headgear in remembrance of the title which he wears sometimes to commence his Kalatchebam.Durairaj has traveled widely - both nationally and internationationally - on ministerial work. Past 85 now and beset with infirmities, he keeps a low profile.