The Holy Episcopal Synod of the Malankara Catholic Church

The 7th Holy Episcopal Synod of the Malankara Catholic Church convenes from the 18th of November, to the 21st of November, 2008 at the Pattom Catholicate Centre. The Synod is attended by major Archbishop Baselios Mar Cleemis, Bishops Geevarghese Mar Yulios, Joseph Mar Thomas, Jacob Mar Barnabas, and Geevarghese Mar Timothios among others.

The first day of the Holy Synod was observed as a prayer day and the Bishop of Thuckalai gave the points for reflection. The Holy Synod evaluated the entire administration of the Church and took important decisions for the better future of the Church. The draft of the Code of Particular Canons (CPC), the particular law of the Church was discussed thoroughly and made necessary changes. The draft of the CPC will also be circulated among the members of the Church for wider discussions and observations. For the session at 4.00 p.m. on 20^th November, the major superiors of every religious congregation of the Church were specially invited. The Holy Synod was concluded by noon on 21^st of November.