What is Syro-Malabar Catholic Church?
The '''Syro-Malabar Catholic Church''' is a [[Chaldean Rite]], Major Archiepiscopal Church in the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. It is the largest group among the [[Saint Thomas Christians]]. It originates from St. [[Thomas the Apostle]] who is believed to have come to [[India]] in AD 52. The Syro Malabar Church is the largest St. Thomas Christian community in India. They are also referred to as '''Syrian Catholics''' in [[Kerala]]. This church has its headquarters in [[Cochin, Kerala]]. Cardinal Mar George Alencherry is the current head of this church. The first Indian woman Saint, Saint Alphonsa belongs to this church. Syro-Malabar Church has its presence all over the world. However the proper location is in South India. There are 26 Syro-Malabar dioceses world wide. {{religion-stub}} [[Category:Eastern Catholicism]]