Church: Malankara

The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has been actively involved in ecumenical dialogue with other Christian denominations. The church is a member of the World Council of Churches and the National Council of Churches in India. The church has also established close ties with other Oriental Orthodox churches, including the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria and the Armenian Apostolic Church.

Christianity arrived in Kerala, India, in the 1st century AD, with the apostolic visit of St. Thomas, one of Jesus' twelve apostles. The Malankara Church claims apostolic succession, tracing its lineage back to St. Thomas, who is believed to have established the first Christian community in Kerala. The early Christian community in Kerala was influenced by the Syriac Christian tradition, which was prevalent in the Middle East. malankara church

The Malankara Church's liturgical practices reflect its Syriac Orthodox heritage. The church uses the West Syriac Rite, which is characterized by: The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has been actively