History of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church - street theologian
History of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church - street theologian
History of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church - street theologian
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
The <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Malankara</strong><br />
• <strong>Malankara</strong> Nazranis-<strong>Syrian</strong> Christians<br />
• Christians separate caste <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir own<br />
• Well respected<br />
• Incorporate a few Hindu customs<br />
• Tali, Minnu, Initiation<br />
• Influx <strong>of</strong> <strong>Syrian</strong> Immigrants<br />
• Knai Thoma & Mar Josef- 345 AD<br />
– Knanites<br />
• Mar Sapor & Mar Aphroth-823 AD<br />
• Persians fleeing Zoroastrian persecutions