90th Birth Anniversary of Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has addressed the 90th birth anniversary of Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan. He conveyed his greetings and wished him a long life and good health.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020

Key-Points

The Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, also known as the Mar Thoma Church, is one of the ancient, indigenous churches in Kerala.

It is traditionally believed that Saint Thomas, a disciple of Jesus Christ came to India in AD 52 and established the Church.

The Church is presently headed by their 21st Malankara Metropolitan, Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma, who has headed the Church for the last thirteen years.

The Church runs various social welfare institutions, destitute homes, hospitals, colleges, schools and technical institutions.