Indian Church History (2/4): Arrival of Portuguese & Coonan Cross Oath (Ep.14) | Rev. Fr. Christopher Mathew

This episode is the second part of our Indian Church History Series.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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters0:00 Why did Portuguese Come to India?3:23 How did Indians Receive Portuguese?13:25 Why did the Catholics reject the East Syriac Rite?22:30 Synod of Diamper34:35 Archdeacon Thomas47:15 Connan Cross Oath54:16 Split in Indian Church1:00:24 Is there still Apostolic Succession?(Indian Protestant Reformation and Malankara Orthodox Church formation to follow)(Indian Protestant Reformation and Malankara Orthodox Church formation to follow)