The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, also known as the Indian Orthodox Church, is an ancient Christian denomination founded by St. Thomas the Apostle in A.D. 52. It follows the West Syriac liturgical tradition and has its headquarters in Kottayam, Kerala, with a global presence among the Indian diaspora.
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His Holiness Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Mathews III is the present Primate of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, bearing the titles "Catholicos of the East" and "Malankara Metropolitan". He is the supreme head of the ancient apostolic church founded by St. Thomas in A.D. 52.
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St. Thomas
the Apostle
Founder · A.D. 52
Parumala
Thirumeni
Canonized · 1947
Geevarghese
Mar Gregorios
Canonized · 1947
Kuriakose
Elias Chavara
Blessed · 1986
The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has formally declined to sign the joint declaration, citing theological differences and historical considerations that require further deliberation...
A special church delegation visited Rome to present a hand-carved cross crafted by traditional Mangaluru and Udupi artisans...
The beloved head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church passed away after long period of pastoral leadership and spiritual guidance...
Representatives from sister Oriental Orthodox jurisdictions convened to offer mediation and dialogue pathways for peace...
A message of appreciation was sent highlighting the Pope's dedication to Christian unity, social welfare, and interfaith harmony...
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Catholicate Palace, Devalokam P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, India
Parishes
300+ Parishes
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H.H. Mathews III
30+
Dioceses
25+
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