Malankara Metropolitan & Catholicos of the East | Ep.6 | HH Baselios Marthoma Mathews lll (Bava Thirumeni)

His Holiness sits down with us to talk about his personal life and answer the most pressing questions about the ChurchHis Holiness Baselios Marthoma Mathews lll is the 22nd Malankara Metropolitan & Ninth Catholicos of the East (Supreme Head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church)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.orthodoxyTranslation: "Thirumeni" means BishopChapters00:00 - Intro & Prayer01:02 - When did you take ownership of your faith?03:26 - Did you have any role models or spiritual fathers that influenced you?04:46 - Why a monastic life? 07:50 - Thirumeni's experience in Russia and Rome15:06 - Thirumeni's emphasis on charity work22:44 - Thoughts on consecrating bishops that are raised outside of India24:38 - Process of canonizing a saint 28:36 - Can lay people be canonized as a saint?30:46 - Strengthening relationships with the other churches36:36 - Orthodox-Jacobite Issue42:13 - Vision of Evangelization45:11 - Effects of Nationalism in India46:48 - Church's future in North America50:38 - Words of encouragement 53:09 - Outro & Prayer