Kerala, India
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GwenKerala Orthodox Church Leader Criticizes RSS Over Hate Crimes Against Christians
The Supreme Head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, has expressed criticism towards the Sangh Parivar, accusing it of fostering an environment that enables...
Syro-Malabar Church Leader Expresses Concern Over Christian Emigration from India
Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil of the Syro-Malabar Church expressed alarm over the declining Christian population in India, warning that the trend weakens the Church’s public presence. He highlighted...
FCRA Amendment Bill Sparks Concern Among Kerala’s Oriental Orthodox Churches and Political Parties
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026 has sparked significant concern among Christian communities and political parties in Kerala. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) has...
Kerala’s Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Expresses Concern Over Centre’s Tighter Foreign Funding Rules Without Prior Consultation
The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Kerala has expressed concern over the Union Government’s tightening of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) rules. Senior Bishop Yuhanon Mar Diascoros,...
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and Kerala CM Oppose FCRA Amendments, BJP Says Rules Target Violations, Not Religion or Charity
The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Kerala and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan have expressed opposition to recent amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) rules. The amendments,...
Syro-Malabar Church Supports BJP Leader PC George’s Comments on Love Jihad and Drug Trafficking
The Syro-Malabar Church in Kerala has expressed support for BJP leader PC George following his controversial remarks on “love jihad.” The Church’s Public Affairs Commission defended George, stating...
Divisions emerge in Syro-Malabar Church over standardized holy mass format implementation
Simmering tension within the Syro-Malabar Church has emerged over the unilateral implementation of a standardized format for the holy mass. This decision has divided both clergy and the...
Malankara Orthodox Church to Consult Legal Experts on Kerala High Court Order
The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has expressed willingness to cooperate with government mediation efforts in a long-standing dispute, stating it will consult legal experts before taking further action...
Sr. Jincy Othottil Revives Female Monasticism in India’s Chaldean Church
Sr. Jincy Othottil, a Sunday school teacher from Kerala, India, dedicated her life to reviving female monasticism in the Chaldean Syrian Church in 1998. Her commitment filled a...
