Malankara Syriac Orthodox Church UK,a diaspora community of Jacobite Syriac Christian Church in India which is an integral part of the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church under Holy Apostolic See of Antioch and All the East.
Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church UK, diaspora community of Malankara Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church in Kerala, India. Church in Kerala is part of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodox churches. First established in Antioch in the 1st century under the throne of St Peter.
“And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” ACTS 11:26
Follows Syriac Christian tradition of West Syriac Rite. Has unique liturgy and practices. Church in Kerala follows the Syriac Orthodox faith, a combination of Orthodox Christian beliefs, Syriac Aramaic religious heritage along with Keralite traditions. Focus on the Holy Trinity and divine relationship between Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. The churches have an ecumenical relationship with most Christian denominations.
The primary aim is to uphold Spiritual & Social responsibilities to:
+ Provide the sacraments to all its members in accordance with the rites of
the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church.
+ Establish congregations for celebrating Holy Eucharis(Holy Qurbono).
+ Sacraments and Services according to the faith of the Church.
+ Start charitable institutions for the welfare of the poor and needy.