| Feature | Malankara Orthodox (This Church) | Malankara Syriac Orthodox (Jacobite) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Catholicos of the East (elected by Indian Synod) | Patriarch of Antioch (Syria) | | Governance | Autocephalous (Independent) | Autonomous under Patriarch | | Name in India | Indian Orthodox Church | Jacobite Syrian Christian Church | | Legal Status | Supreme Court of India 1958 & 1995 | Recognized as a different denomination |
The keyword will evolve. Soon, it may not only refer to a website but to a whole ecosystem of online ministries, from counselling services by priests to virtual Sunday schools for children in remote areas. www.malankara orthodox church
When you visit the official site (typically maintained by the Church’s IT or Media Department), you will find several key sections: | Feature | Malankara Orthodox (This Church) |
The Malankara Orthodox Church has its roots in the 1st century AD, when Christianity was first introduced to India by Saint Thomas, one of Jesus' twelve apostles. According to tradition, Saint Thomas arrived in Kerala in 52 AD and established seven churches, including the one in Malankara, which is now considered the cradle of the Malankara Orthodox Church. Over the centuries, the church grew and developed, with the influence of various Christian traditions, including the Syriac Orthodox Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. According to tradition, Saint Thomas arrived in Kerala