(The Gist of PIB) Mar Thoma Church

(The Gist of PIB) Mar Thoma Church

Mar Thoma Church

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 90th birth anniversary of Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan. He conveyed his greetings and wished him a long life and good health.

About:

• The Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, also known as the Mar Thoma Church, is one of the ancient, indigenous churches in Kerala.
• It is traditionally believed that Saint Thomas, a disciple of Jesus Christ came to India in AD 52 and established the Church.
• The Church is presently headed by their 21st Malankara Metropolitan, Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma, who has headed the Church for the last thirteen years.
• The Church runs various social welfare institutions, destitute homes, hospitals, colleges, schools and technical institutions.
• During times of crises like earthquake, flood, tsunami etc. the Church participated in relief and rehabilitation activities in various States.

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