Malankara Orthodox Church Seeks Action on Patriarch's Reconciliation Call
· India · Hindustan Times, The Hindu
Metropolitan Yuhanon Mar Diascoros of the Malankara Orthodox Church welcomed a reconciliation call from the Patriarch of Antioch, Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, while in Kottayam, Kerala. Diascoros emphasized that the call must lead to concrete actions rather than remaining a statement. He stated the church would cooperate with unity initiatives that respect existing court verdicts and governing laws. The Metropolitan also clarified that any visit to the Manarcad Church must adhere to established rules.
Why it matters
The long-standing administrative and ownership dispute between the Malankara Orthodox Church and the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church has historically led to civil unrest and legal battles in Kerala.
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