NSC NETWORK - Saint Thomas Christians history, traditions, heritage and culture.

Ikkako Cathanar of Champakulam was a Saintly Martyr of the Pazhayacoor Saint Thomas Christians of Malabar, who…

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The Mar Thoma Nasranis (Saint Thomas Christians) are one of the earliest Christian communities in the world.…

Debate on the Apostolate of St. Thomas in Kerala: A Response Dr.Pius Malekandathil Professor in…

Contextualizing the Encounters between Portuguese Missionaries and the St.Thomas Christians This is…

A Commonwealth of Christians in the Indian Ocean: A Study on the Christians of St.Thomas Tradition in South- West…

Angamali and the St. Thomas Christians: An Historical Overview Pius Malekandathil Professor, …

Kennara, an International Conference on sacred Syriac Music and Kadavil Chandy Kathanaar Syriac music…

Rev Dr Joseph Palackal, renowned musicologist and researcher is visiting the United Kingdom with his mission to…

This paper was presented at the 16th Symposium Syriacum held on 19 August 2016, Morning Session, Room 4 at 12.00.

Pahlavi inscribed granite bas-relief cross at Saint Thomas cathedral Irinjalakkuda is a more elaborate and fine…

The first book from NSC network has been published. The book is about the Marth Maryam…

Champakulam Kalloorkkadu Marth Maryam Basilica: A Jewel in the Universal Church. Introduction …

Champakulam Kalloorkkadu Basilica is an ancient Syriac-Christian (Nasrani) church situated on the banks of Pamba…

A Pahlavi inscribed processional cross conceivably dated from the 8th century AD was found recently from Herat in…

This paper has been published in the journal 'The Harp, a review of Syriac, Oriental and Ecumenical Studies'.…

This paper has been published in the journal 'The Harp, a review of Syriac, Oriental and Ecumenical Studies'.…

( This paper was originally presented in the National Seminar on The Identity of the St. Thomas Catholic Migrants…

By Mr. P.I. Abraham The Eastern Christian church came in contact with India from the very beginning of the…

Varthamanapusthakam (( 1. Paremakkel Thomakathanar, Varthamanapusthakam(Malayalam), edited by Thomas Moothedan(…

(This is a draft version of the paper published in the Journal of Indo-Judaic Studies, No. 13, 2013; pp. 57-71.…

Saint Thomas Christians in the Shaping of Modern Kerala: It is obvious that there were multiple players and actors…

1.Introduction Ikkako Kathanar -the forgotten martyr: Centuries before, an incident shook both the land of Malabar…

1. Introduction MS Vatican Syriac 22 & MS Vatican Syriac 17: Syriac Manuscripts copied in South India : There…

Patriarchate Of India- An Appraisal Of The Evolution Of The Episcopal Hierarchy Among Thomas Christians Of Malabar…

INTRODUCTION Major Arch Bishop Alencheril Mar Giwargis II Bava-The Patriarch of Syro Malabar Church and The…

The Heathen and the Syrian - Syrian Christian Ritual and Tradition pre 1599 A.D.: In A.D. 52, St. Thomas – Doubting…

The socio-economic processes of Maritime India began to undergo decisive changes by ninth century, when its…

This paper has been published as a chapter in the book The Way of Life.  M T Antony, Saint Thomas Cross: A…

The Story of Joseph, the Indian; A Historical Appraisal of the Affairs of St Thomas’ Christians in the Pre…

“Varthamanappusthakam” (1785) is the first travelogue written in an Indian language. The narrative of…

Champakulam Kalloorkkadu St Mary's Church- The Hidden Pearl in Nasrani History Introduction Champakulam…

“Christianity in India- a History in ecumenical perspective" by HC Perumalil and ER Hambye About the Editors…

Kerala, the Cradle of Christianity in South Asia Kerala, the God’s own country has been described as the cradle of…

“The Arrival of the Portuguese in India and the Thomas Christians under Mar Jacob 1498-1552” by Dr. Mathias…

Catalogue of ancient Nasrani Churches, their affiliations and population statistics in the background of division…

Sixteenth Century Churches – Churches belonging to Catholics and Syriac Orthodox ( 1818 AD-Statistics) Many lists…

The Thomas Christians by Placid Podipara Note about the Author DDDr. Placid Joseph Podipara CMI, is known…

Margamkali is one of the ancient round group dance of Kerala practiced by Saint Thomas Christians. It is difficult…

The Christians in Malabar, on the coast of South - west India, claim an unbroken relegious tradition from the time…

Jornada of Dom Alexis de Menezes: A Portuguese account of the Sixteenth century Malabar edited by Dr. Pius…

Qambel Maran- Syriac chants from South India- a review and liturgical music tradition of Syriac Christians…

Letters of St. Thomas the Apostle to Edessa from India The definite statement that Apostle Thomas sent letters…

'St. Thomas Christians and Nambudiris, Jews and Sangam Literature – A Historical Appraisal’, Bosco Puthur (Editor)…

Prelates of Nasranis till the Synod of Udayamperoor- List of early Bishops till 1599 AD Both history and…

Hymns of Saint Ephraem (Ephrem) the Syrian, on Apostle Thomas and India The earliest author of the Eastern…

The way of life or lifestyle of the Syrian Christians of Kerala or St. Thomas Christians or Nasranis, as they are…

The following are recipes for certain unique Kerala Nazranee Pesaha dishes, from different sources/individuals as…

The spirit of Christianity can be explained with reference to cross. Cross is the most common symbol of…

Architecture is that great living creative spirit which from generation to generation, from age to age, proceeds,…

Introduction  This short article is an attempt to view the Thomas tradition from a Biblical perspective with an…

At a time in history Syriac was synonymous with Nasranis. This article analyze the present situation of Syriac,…

The below folio is from a manuscript at the Casanatense Library in Italy. It is called the 'Portuguese Codice' and…

Christian Cultural Centre Golden Jubilee Museum at Pala is a rare Museum to feast on the priceless glory of…

Cheppad St. George Church is a Syrian Christian Church dedicated to St. george built in early century. Historical…

There are huge wooden doors and spacious door-ways at the front and side entrances to the naves and in the gate…

Notes about the Editor Prof. George Menachery is a freelance Indian Journalist and Editor of the St. Thomas…

Note on the Author: (The late) Dr. T.V. Philip, a noted Mar Thoma (St. Thomas) Nazranee Church Historian, had…

Archdeacon or Arkadiyakon in Malayalam was “the prince and head of the Christians of Saint Thomas” and had such…

The cult of St. George in Kerala represents the antiquity and hybridization of different cultures among the…

The worship of Thondachan, a Hindu family deity, by a particular lineage of Nairs (native martial clan) of Malabar,…

A syrian christian takes his own name which is the name of his paternal grandfather, the name of his father  and…

The invasion of kerala by Hyder Ali and his son Tipu Sultan of Mysore in the latter half of the 18th century left a…

Beautiful Isn’t? These are the historic twin churches at Ramapuram, one of the cradles of Christianity in Kerala,…

The mural paintings remained a major medium of public communication for over a thousand years. Great cycles of…

There is an interesting tradition cherished by the Syrian Christians that they possessed their own king at…

History, Munnu Noyambu and Kappalottam - Marth Mariam Church, Kuravilangad : Traditional beliefs, some legendary…

The Muziris Heritage Project The Muziris Heritage Project is a novel attempt at the behest of the Department…

The centuries-old, twin-churches of Ramapuram near Pala is one of the old churches existing in Kerala. ((Focus is…

The Bible and other historical records of the apostolic era confirm that the original Christian Church continued to…

Christians in Kerala have seen traditions becoming extinct over the years, be it Holy Week, Christmas, Weddings,…

Note About the Author Dr K C Zachariah is Honorary Fellow with Centre for Development Studies,…

Kerala is home for many thousands of Syriac, Malayalam, Malayanma, Kolezhuttu, Vattezhuttu manuscripts of older and…

Notes about the Author Prof. George Menachery is a freelance Indian Journalist and Editor of the St. Thomas…

Glimpse from History-Gondophares, Roman and Venetian gold coins in India : Foreign coins discovered from many sites…

Notes about the Editor Prof. George Menachery is a freelance Indian Journalist and Editor of the St. Thomas…

Notes about the Editor Prof. George Menachery is a freelance Indian Journalist and Editor of the St. Thomas…

Note about the Author Dr. Benedict Vadakkekara is a research scholar at the Capuchin Historical Institute, Rome…

Kerala, South India is one of the cradles of Christianity in the world. St Thomas the Apostle, is believed to…

A merchant or Bishop named Thomas of Cana ( also known as Knanaya Thommen or Thomas of Knanaya this being a recent…

The Christian community in Kerala and those especially at Quilon are intimately attached to the memory of two…

The Rulers gave the Nasranis various rights and privileges which were written on edicts and copper plates. These…

Tradition says that at the dispersal of the Apostles after Pentecost, Saint Thomas was sent to evangelize the…

This is a list of surviving MSS of Christians of Saint Thomas, pertaining to the Bible excluding Biblical…

The origin of Syriac Christianity in India is closely connected with the evangelization of India by the Apostle…

Mission of Saint Bartholomew, the Apostle in India Mission of Saint Bartholomew, the Apostle in India: Two ancient…

Population Statistics and Demography of Saint Thomas Christians, Churches with historical references…

Ancient Churches , Stone Crosses of Kerala- Saint Thomas Cross, Nazraney Sthambams and other Persian Crosses:…

Divisions and Rite of the Churches- Syro Malabar Church, Malankara Syriac Orthodox Church ,Malankara Orthodox…

Traditions and rituals among the Saint Thomas Christians of Kerala Saint Thomas Christians were often referred by…