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• Apostolic Origins (AD 52 – AD 72)
• Early Growth and Integration of St. Thomas Christians (AD 72 – AD 300)
• Syriac Christian Influence in Malankara (AD 300 – AD 650)
• Formation of the Early Patriarchates and the Pentarchy (AD 325–451)
• The Impact of the Council of Chalcedon and Schisms in the East (AD 451–650)
• The Classical Period and Height of Influence in Malankara (AD 650 – AD 900)
• The Fragmentation of the Christian World: The Rise of Autocephalous Churches (AD 650–900)
• Note: Ecumenical Councils and the Attempts to Reunify Christendom (AD 325–1054)
• Decline and Isolation in Malankara (AD 900 – AD 1300)
• Revival and Challenges in Malankara (AD 1300 – AD 1500)
• Portuguese Arrival and Latinization (AD 1498 – AD 1597)
• Portuguese Influence, Establishment of Latin Rite and Coonan Cross Oath (1597 - 1653)
• Emergence of the Pazhayakuttukar and Puthankuttukar: The Schism Among St. Thomas Christians (1653–1665)
• Note: The Modern Day Descendant Churches of Pazhayakuttukar and Puthankuttukar

• Arrival of Mar Gregorios and Union with the Syrian Orthodox Church (1665)
• Note: Historical Overview of the Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch
• Introduction of Syrian Orthodox Faith in Malabar (1665–1765)
• The Unsuccessful Reunion Efforts of the First Five Malankara Leaders (1663–1764)
• Progress of Antiochene Tradition and the First Validly Consecrated Bishop (1751–1772)
• Reunion Efforts by Mar Thomas VI (Mar Dionysius I) (1765–1778)
• The Delegation to Rome under the Leadership of Joseph Cariattil (1778–1780)
• Joseph Cariattil's Appointment as Archbishop of Cranganore (1782)
• Papal Authorization for Reunion and Mission Achievement under Archbishop Joseph Cariattil (1784)
• The Sudden Demise of Archbishop Cariattil and Its Impact on Reunion Efforts (1786)
• Short-Lived Reunion With The Catholic Church by Mar Dionysius I Following Archbishop Cariattil's Death (1786-1799)
• Origin of the Thozhiyoor Church and the Role of Kattumangattu Abraham Ramban (1772–1794)
• British Influence and Anglicanization of the Malankara Community (1816-1836)
• Assembly of Mavelikkara and Strengthening Ties with the Patriarch of Antioch (1836–1852)
• Synod of Mulanthuruthy and the Establishment of Patriarchal Supremacy in the Malankara Church (1876)

• Formation of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church and Its Doctrinal Shift to Protestantism (1877–1889)
• Reunion Efforts of Mar Dionysius V and Emmanuel Nidiry (1882-1888)
• The Evolution of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (1876–1909)
• Emergence of Divergent Factions (Metran Kakshy & Bava Kakshy) in the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (1909–1910)
• Establishment of the Catholicate of the East in Malankara (1912)

• Mar Ivanios’ Support for the Catholicate and His Early Vision for the Malankara Church (1912–1925)
• Mar Ivanios’ Reforms and His Response to Schisms in the Malankara Church (1925–1926)
• The Turning Point: Mar Ivanios' Vision of Unity and Communion with the Catholic Church (1926–1927)
• Negotiations for Reunion: Mar Ivanios’ Correspondence with Rome (1926–1929)
• The Bethany Ashram as a Center for Spiritual Renaissance and Evangelization (1925–1930)
• The Final Steps to Reunion: Mar Ivanios and the Profession of Faith, Birth of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church (1929–1930)
• Establishment of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Hierarchy (1932)
• Extended Article: Establishment of the Autocephalous Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church (1934)

• The Birth and Early Life of Geevarghese Panickaruveetil (1882)
• Early Education of Geevarghese Panickaruveetil (1888–1897)
• Vocation and Seminary Formation of P. T. Geevarghese (1898–1899)
• Deaconate and Graduation of P. T. Geevarghese (1900–1908)
• Principalship of the Mar Dionysius Seminary High School (1908)
• Priestly Ordination, Continuation as Principal, and Missionary Zeal (1908–1913)
• Promoter of the Autonomous Catholicate in Malankara (1910–1912)
• Professor at Serampore College: Educational and Missionary Vision (1913–1919)
• Women into Religious Life: Social and Spiritual Upliftment (1915–1918)
• Initial Formation of a Monastic Community of Men in Serampore (1917–1918)
• Formal Beginning of Monastic Order for Men (1919)
• Life at Bethany under the Guidance of Abo Geevarghese (1919–1925)
• Establishment of the Tiruvalla Ashram (1924)
• Ordination to the Episcopate (1925)
• The Early Ministry of Bishop Mar Ivanios (1925)
• Initiation of Formal Efforts for Reunion with the Catholic Church (1926)
• Under Development

• Introduction: The Ecclesial Vision of a Modern Prophet
• The Church as the Body of Christ
• The Apostolic Foundations of the Church
• Communion and Unity: A Central Ecclesial Goal
• The Church as a Communion of Churches
• The Local Church as Indigenous and Autonomous
• The Role of Liturgy in Ecclesial Life
• The Evangelizing Mission of the Church
• Monasticism as the Heart of Ecclesial Renewal
• The Church’s Witness in a Pluralistic World
• The Church and the Petrine Primacy
• The Legacy of Mar Ivanios’ Ecclesial Vision

An explanation of the Holy Eucharist (Holy Qurbono) of the Syro Malankara Catholic Rite. The following parts are derived from the book - The Order of The Holy Qurbana of The Syro-Malankara Rite, 1964.

• Introduction
  • The Rite of Jerusalem
  • The Rite of Antioch
  • The Syrian Church
  • The Syrian (Syro) Malankara Rite
• The Priesthood of the People
• Sacrifices
  • Sacrifice in General
  • The Sacrifices of the Old Law
  • The Sacrifice of Christ
  • The Sacrifice of the Eucharist
  • The Sacrifice of the Church
• The Presence of the Risen Christ
• The Presence of the Holy Spirit
• Standing as a Sign of the Resurrection
• The Images of the Saints
• The Church Building
• The Alter
• The Sacred Vessels
• The Sacred Vestments
• The Calendar

• The Order of the Qurbana - Under Development

• The Structure of the Service of the Holy Qurbono

• The Preparatory Service
  • The First Service
  • The Second Service
• The Public Service
  • The Trisagion
  • Kurie elaison
  • The Reading of the Scriptures
  • Proemion and Sedro and Prayer of Absolution
  • The Blessing of the Censer
  • The Creed
  • The Washing of the Hands
• The Anaphora
  • The Kiss of Peace
  • The Prayer of the Veil
  • The Blessing
  • The Eucharistic Prayer
  • The Consecration
  • The Anamnesis
  • The Epiklesis
  • The Great Intercession
  • The Fraction
  • The Lord's Prayer
  • The Elevation
  • The Commemoration
  • The Procession of the Mysteries
  • The Communion
  • The Thanksgiving
  • The Dismissal
  • The Conclusion

• Liturgical Terms

Nammude Pithakkanmarude Viswasam (നമ്മുടെ പിതാക്കന്മാരുടെ വിശ്വാസം), translated as The Faith of Our Fathers, is a deeply catechetical and apologetic text that seeks to illuminate the richness of Catholic doctrine through the lens of honest enquiry and theological clarity. Adapted from the original work by His Eminence Cardinal James Gibbons, this Malayalam edition (now retranslated to English) serves as both a faithful rendering and an accessible exploration of some of the most frequently questioned practices within the Catholic tradition.

• Preface by Fr. Thomas Inchackalody
• Foreward by Fr. C. A. Abraham
• Introduction by Cardinal James Gibbons
• The Blessed Trinity, The Incarnation
• The Unity Of The Church
• The Holiness Of The Church
• Catholicity
• Apostolicity
• Perpetuity Of The Church
• Infallible Authority Of The Church
• The Church And The Bible
• The Primacy Of Peter
• The Supremacy Of The Popes
• Infallibility Of The Popes
• Temporal Power Of The Popes
• The Invocation Of Saints
• The Blessed Virgin Mary
• Sacred Images
• Purgatory And Prayers For The Dead
• Civil And Religious Liberty
• Original Sin, Baptism
• The Sacrament Of Confirmation
• The Holy Eucharist
• Communion Under One Kind
• The Sacrifice Of The Mass
• The Use Of Religious Ceremonies Dictated By Right Reason
• Ceremonials Of The Mass
• The Sacrament Of Penance
• Indulgences
• Extreme Unction
• The Priesthood
• Celibacy Of The Clergy
• Matrimony

Welcome to the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church Knowledge Base, a comprehensive digital repository dedicated to preserving the rich history, traditions, and spiritual wisdom of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. This platform serves as an encyclopedia, offering a wealth of knowledge about the unique aspects of our Church, including its origins, liturgy, theological underpinnings, and its profound connection with the Eastern Christian traditions.

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