Who Are the Syro-Malankara Catholic Saints?
The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church is a living expression of India’s ancient Christian heritage — a faith planted by Saint Thomas the Apostle himself and preserved for nearly two thousand years on the Malabar Coast of Kerala. Known for its reverence, beauty, and poetic liturgy, the Syro-Malankara Church stands as a bridge between East and West, uniting apostolic tradition with the universality of the Catholic faith.
This Church was born out of reconciliation — when a group of Saint Thomas Christians sought full communion with Rome in the 20th century while keeping their West Syriac liturgy and customs intact. Its faith is ancient, but its Catholic unity is renewed, showing how God continues to restore what was divided.
Among its most cherished figures is Servant of God Archbishop Mar Ivanios, the founder of the reunited Syro-Malankara Catholic Church. A man of prayer, scholarship, and courage, he worked tirelessly for Christian unity and built a community that honored both its apostolic roots and its communion with the Holy See. His vision continues to guide the Syro-Malankara faithful around the world.
The Church also honors saints shared with its Syriac and Indian counterparts, such as Saint Gregorios of Parumala, whose deep humility and intercession are revered by both Catholic and Orthodox believers. His life of fasting, prayer, and service reflects the heart of Indian monasticism — holiness that blossoms in simplicity.
At The Eastern Church, our Syro-Malankara and Eastern Catholic Prayer Cards Collection celebrates this sacred heritage. Each handmade card is prayerfully designed and printed in Austin, Texas, as a reflection of the Syro-Malankara Church’s enduring light — a light that shines through unity, worship, and faith in Christ.
The Syro-Malankara Catholic saints remind us that the faith of the apostles still lives in the East, preserved through beauty, humility, and the mystery of divine worship. Their legacy is not just history — it’s a living fire that still warms the faithful today.
Explore our Syro-Malankara Catholic Prayer Cards to discover the saints, bishops, and mystics who shaped one of the world’s oldest living Christian traditions.
