Memorial Ceremony Held for the 19th Supreme Patriarch
A royal merit-making ceremony was held at Wat Bowonniwet Vihara to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Supreme Patriarch.
On October 24, 2026, a significant religious ceremony took place at the 100th Anniversary Building of the Supreme Patriarch at Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in Bangkok. According to Khaosod Online, the event was held under royal patronage to mark the 13th anniversary of the passing of Somdet Phra Sangharaja Chao Krommaluang Vajirananasamvara, the 19th Supreme Patriarch of the Rattanakosin era.
The ceremony was presided over by Phra Phrom Wachirarangsi, the abbot of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, representing the monastic order, while Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Supachai Sutumpun led the lay participants. Officials from the National Office of Buddhism, including Director Udomporn Eka-iam, were also in attendance to honor the late Supreme Patriarch, who served as the sixth abbot of the temple and was a royal preceptor to the King.
For residents and visitors, this event highlights the ongoing cultural and spiritual significance of Wat Bowonniwet Vihara, a major landmark in Bangkok's Phra Nakhon district. While the formal memorial has concluded, the temple remains a site of historical importance. Visitors should be aware that such ceremonies are central to Thai religious life and may occasionally influence access to specific areas within the temple complex. Further details regarding future commemorative schedules can typically be found through the National Office of Buddhism.
