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Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church

Building Bridges
in Christ

The Department of Ecumenical Relations serves the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in fostering dialogue, Christian fellowship, and cooperation with Churches and ecumenical bodies throughout the world.

Explore our ecumenical mission “That they all may be one.” — John 17:21

Our Commitment to Christian Unity

The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, faithful to her apostolic calling, actively participates in the ecumenical movement for the visible unity of all Christians. The Department of Ecumenical Relations, under the Holy Episcopal Synod, is entrusted with the responsibility of fostering dialogue, mutual understanding and cooperation with Churches and Christian communities across the world, bearing witness to the love of Christ in truth and charity.

Featured relationship

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church &
Russian Orthodox Church

A historic bond of faith and friendship, growing through decades of dialogue, mutual visits and cooperation in witness and service.

Our Global Engagement

WCCWorld Council of Churches
CCAChristian Conference of Asia
NCCINational Council of Churches in India
KCCKerala Council of Churches
POPro Oriente
GCFGlobal Christian Forum

A Journey of Dialogue & Encounter

1910sEarly Contacts
1948World Ecumenical
Movement
1960sMajor Dialogues
Begin
1990sAgreed Statements
& Milestones
TodayContinuing Dialogue
in Christ
“We believe that the unity of Christians will come about when, in humility and love, we bear faithful witness together to the one Gospel of Jesus Christ.”— Moran Mar Baselios Marthoma Paulose II