(4/4) Indian Church History: Factionalism in Malankara Church | Ep.18 (Rev. Fr. Christopher Mathew)

Rev. Fr. Christopher Mathew is the Vicar of Christ the Good Shepherd Orthodox Church Houston and Assistant Vicar of St. John the Baptist Malankara Orthodox Church North Houston--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------An official podcast of the Diocese of South-West America.This channel shares conversations, reflections, and teachings from the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. The purpose of the podcast is not only to help the faithful grow in their knowledge of the Orthodox faith, remain rooted in the apostolic tradition, and stay connected to the life of the Church, but also to be a witness to Christ in the world. We seek to spread the Gospel beyond the Church walls, inviting others to encounter the ancient faith, while encouraging the faithful to live out and share Orthodoxy in their daily lives.Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.Find all links here: linktr.ee/divineascent.orthodoxy--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 - 1:53 Intro & Prayer1:53 - 11:20 Addressing Marthoma Reformation Comments11:20 - 22:35 Context & Syriac Orthodox Relations22:35 - 29:45 Patriarch Asking Submission To Him 29:45 - 34:48 Establishment of Catholicos of the East in India34:48 - 37:50 Dispute with Patriarch37:50 - 44:19 Autocephaly44:19 - 48:49 Was There Deception Involved?48:49 - 55:56 1934 Constitution 55:56 - 57:46 Short Recap57:46 - 1:02:27 Did St. Dionysius want to join Catholic Church? (Syro-Malankara Church Formation)1:02:27 - 1:06:35 When did Syriac Church Accept Our Autocephaly? (1958) 1:06:35 - 1:17:52 Were we invalid before autocephaly was recognized?1:17:52 - 1:22:00 Current Relationship between Two Churches1:22:00 - 1:23:51 How Can We Love More1:23:51 - 1:28:57 Balancing Ecumenism and Truth Within St. Thomas Christian Community1:28:57 - 1:32:16 Outro & Prayer