Malankara Orthodox Church hails new head

The Malankara Orthodox Church in Kerala has consecrated its new Catholicos (autonomous head) in a special ceremony attended by thousands of people.
The Orthodox Church traces its origins to Saint Thomas the Apostle who evangelized India. The Malankara Orthodox Church in India, with one million faithful worldwide. The church is influential in Kerala.Catholicos Poulose Mar Milithios, now known as Baselios Marthoma Poulose II, was consecrated after his predecessor Baselios Marthoma Didymus I decided to step down on his 90th birthday on Oct. 29.  read more »