FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What, in a nutshell, were the prominent elements of the Reformation movement?

The most prominent elements of the reformation were: Return to the gospel message of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ Cleansing of wrong ways of living life; Taking up responsibility to be witnesses of Jesus Christ to others and Focusing on the study of the word of God.

Who really led to the Reformation?

Palakunnathu Abraham Malpan Achen from Maramon and Kaithayil Geevarghese Malpan from Kottayam, were very much concerned about the need for reformation in the church based on their study of the word of God.

Why are we called ‘Syrian Christians’?

For a long time there was some kind of connection with churches in the Middle East. Therefore it was only natural that we adopted their liturgy which was in Syriac. The ‘Syrian’ was only because of the language adopted and not due to any blood relations. It was only with the beginning of the reformation movement that the liturgy was translated to Malayalam.

What are the Seven Churches established by St.Thomas.?

It is now commonly believed that St.Thomas did come to India in AD 52 and that he established the seven churches in Indian on the Malabar Coast and they are: Maliankara( Cranganore/Kodangallur) Chavakad(Palayur) Parur Gokamangalam Niranam Nilakkal(Chayal) Quilon(Kalliana)

When was the church established in India?

It is traditionally believed that St.Thomas, the Apostle of Jesus Christ, came to India in AD 52 and established the Church on the Malabar Coast.