Church History & Founders
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100

This Apostle is considered to be the first one who preached the Gospel in India

→ St. Thomas the Apostle

100

The primary language used in the Holy Qurbana.

→ Syriac

100

This feast is celebrated on August 15.

Feast of the Assumption of the Mother of God

100

This organization focuses on spiritual and social growth of students.


→ MGOCSM

200

The year in which St. Thomas was martyred in India.

52 A.D

200

This sacrament is known as “Qurbana” in the Church.

The Holy Eucharist

200

The New Year according to the Church calendar is known as.

→ Koodosh Eatho

200

This is the youth wing of the Church.

Orthodox Christian Youth Movement (OCYM)

300

The current spiritual head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (as of 2025).

→ H.H. Baselios Marthoma Mathews III

300

The celebrant priest faces this direction during Qurbana, symbolizing the Second Coming

West

300

The second Sunday of the Great Lent is known as.

→ Garbo Sunday or the Sunday of the Leper

300

The women's wing of the Church, focusing on prayer and service.

→ Martha Mariam Vanitha Samajam

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