Overview
Welcome to the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, affectionately known as the Mar Thoma Church. Tradition holds that St. Thomas, a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, arrived in India in AD 52, establishing our church on the beautiful Malabar coast, known as Kerala today. Our faith is deeply rooted in the Bible, and we proudly maintain our Episcopal heritage and a value-oriented democratic administrative structure.
Our Values
Our Mission
Our Leadership
Our church is blessed with dedicated leaders, including our Metropolitan, Bishops, clergy, and deacons. The Metropolitan serves as the supreme head of our church. We encourage active participation in the life and ministry of the church, as well as cooperation in its general administration.
Currently, we are under the able leadership of thirteen Bishops, with Most Rev. Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan at the helm as the 22nd Malankara Metropolitan on the Holy Apostolic Throne of St. Thomas. Our church serves 1.6 million people worldwide, guided by 1184 dedicated clergy across thirteen dioceses.
Our headquarters, the SCS Campus, is located in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India, but our influence and adherents span the globe, reaching far beyond our geographical boundaries. Join us as we journey together in faith, love, and community.