The Holy Episcopal Synod is the highest governing body of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, comprising the Catholicos of the East and all the active diocesan Metropolitans — united in faith, governance, and the apostolic succession of St Thomas.
The Holy Episcopal Synod is constituted by the Catholicos of the East and all the active diocesan Metropolitans of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. It is the supreme ecclesiastical authority of the Church, responsible for matters of faith, order, and administration. The Synod meets annually at the Catholicate Aramana, Kottayam.
The Church is divided into 32 dioceses spanning India, Australia, the Gulf, Europe, North America, South-East Asia, and Africa. Each diocese is shepherded by a Metropolitan in apostolic succession — tracing their ordination lineage through the patriarchs of Antioch to the Apostle Peter, and through St Thomas to the Church in India.
Cards below show the Catholicos and all 29 active Metropolitans of the Holy Episcopal Synod. Select any card to read the full profile. The Catholicos's full biography is on The Catholicose page.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Australasia, overseeing Malankara Orthodox parishes across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region, including our own parish in Ballarat.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Kandanad, one of the oldest dioceses of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in Kerala.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of the Gulf, shepherding Malankara Orthodox parishes across the Arabian Peninsula and Middle East.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Trissur, shepherding the faithful in the Thrissur region of Kerala.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Europe, overseeing parishes in the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and Scandinavia.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Thumpamon, overseeing parishes in the Pathanamthitta and Kottayam regions.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Mumbai, guiding the Malankara Orthodox community across Maharashtra and surrounding regions.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of North America and Europe, guiding parishes across the United States and Canada.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Northeast America, shepherding Malankara Orthodox parishes across the northeastern United States.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of South-East Asia, overseeing parishes across Malaysia, Singapore, and the wider region.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Kochi, overseeing the faithful in the Ernakulam-Kochi region of Kerala.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Trivandrum, leading the Church in the capital region of Kerala.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Niranam, one of the ancient sees of the Malankara Church with deep historical significance.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Ankamaly, overseeing parishes in the Ernakulam and Thrissur districts.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Idukki, shepherding the faithful in the highland regions of central Kerala.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Kollam, guiding the Church in the Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts of Kerala.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Mavelikara, overseeing parishes in the Alappuzha district and surrounding regions.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Chengannur, leading the faithful in the Chengannur-Pandalam region of Alappuzha district.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Calcutta, overseeing Malankara Orthodox parishes across West Bengal and northeastern India.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Kottayam, shepherding the faithful in the heart of Malankara Orthodox country.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Delhi, guiding the Malankara Orthodox community across northern India.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Kottarakara-Punalur, overseeing parishes in the southern Kollam district.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Brahmavar, leading the Malankara Orthodox faithful along the Karnataka coast.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Nilackal, shepherding parishes in the Pathanamthitta and Idukki highlands.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Adoor-Kadampanad, overseeing parishes in the southern Pathanamthitta region.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Kunnamkulam, guiding the Church in the Thrissur and Palakkad districts.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of Bangalore, leading the Malankara Orthodox community across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of UK, Europe and Africa, shepherding Malankara Orthodox parishes across the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and the African continent.
Metropolitan of the Diocese of South-West America, overseeing Malankara Orthodox parishes across the western United States.
Metropolitan serving the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in the Thumpamon region of Kerala.
Metropolitan of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, serving the faithful in Kerala.
Metropolitan of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, serving the faithful in Kerala.
Metropolitan serving the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in the Mavelikara region of Kerala.
Metropolitan of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, serving the faithful in Kerala.
"Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly."
