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1. THE OPEN-SPACE CROSSES OF THE SAINT THOMAS CHRISTIANS: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE WORSHIP PATTERNS OF THE ANCIENT DRAVIDIANS AND THE SAINT THOMAS CHRISTIANS
2. East Syriac Tradition and its sacred language Syriac
3. Ascetic path and Monastic nature of East Syriac tradition
4. SAINT THOMAS CHRISTIANS AND THEIR CROSSES: TRADITION OF VENERATION OF CROSS
5. Plenary Assembly of the Bishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches of Europe : September 2025
6. Mystery and Imagination: Eastern Liturgies as Keepers of Mystagogy and Sacred Beauty. Bishop Mar Joseph Srampikkal
7. The Ecclesiology of Communion from the Eastern Perspective
8. Theological perspective of marriage and family in the East Syriac tradition
9. Mar Joseph Powathil; The Crown of the Church
10. Instructions for applying the liturgical prescriptions of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches: an appraisal in the context of Syro Malabar Church
11. Pahlavi inscribed cross of Goa: A new Evidence for Pre Portuguese Christian settlement in Konkan
12. Maksaneethsa, the flapping fan bell: A sacred ornament in Christian Liturgy
13. Role of Ecclesiastical structure in the promotion of authentic spirituality among the diaspora: An experience from the Evolution of the Syro Malabar Church in the United Kingdom.
14. 13 February 2021: the 250th Dukhrana of Sahada Mar Ikkako Cathanar of Champakulam
15. Kerala’s Syrian Christian history gets a Hungarian saviour—new keyboard, old manuscripts
16. ARCHAEOLOGY AND EPIGRAPHY OF MAR THOMA NASRANIS (SAINT THOMAS CHRISTIANS): A PICTORIAL REVIEW
17. Debate on the Apostolate of St. Thomas in Kerala: A Response
18. Contextualizing the Encounters between Portuguese Missionaries and the St.Thomas Christians
19. A Commonwealth of Christians in the Indian Ocean: A Study on the Christians of St.Thomas Tradition in South- West India
20. Angamali and the St. Thomas Christians: An Historical Overview
21. Syriac Music conference and Syriac Music Festival- Gloucester, England, 14 July 2018
22. Kennara : Sacred Syriac Music Seminar in England
23. Influence of Internet and Social Media and Increasing Awareness of Syriac Language and Traditions In Kerala
24. Pahlavi inscribed Sliva of Irinjalakkuda : An appraisal of the iconography and theology.
25. NSC NETWORK SERIES Book: Champakulam - Kalloorkkadu MARTH MARYAM BASILICA
26. Champakulam Kalloorkkadu Marth Maryam Basilica: A Jewel in the Universal Church.
27. Champakulam Kalloorkkadu Marth Maryam Basilica and Poothara manuscript
28. Revival of the Syriac language in worship from the grass root level : a new model of liturgical reformation in the Syro Malabar Church.
29. The Pahlavi inscribed Processional Cross of Herat, Afghanistan and the Pahlavi Crosses of South India: A comparative Study of the Religio Cultural Traditions of the Churches of India and Parthia.
30. MUTTUCHIRA SLIVA AND LITHIC INSCRIPTIONS- LANDMARK MONUMENTS OF SAINT THOMAS CHRISTIANS OF INDIA.
31. Alengad Sliva- The Neglected Jewel of the ancient Christian settlement in Alengad and the most ancient Christian artefact of Malabar.
32. Christian Communities of St. Thomas Tradition in Maharashtra and its Neighbourhood in Mid-Sixth Century
33. Jakhs of Kutch-Were they Jacobites?
34. Nazrani History and Discourse on Early Nationalism in Varthamanapusthakam
35. PESAHA CELEBRATION OF NASRANIS: A SOCIO-CULTURAL ANALYSIS
36. Saint Thomas Christians in the Shaping of Modern Kerala
37. Ikkako Kathanar -the forgotten martyr
38. MS Vatican Syriac 22 & MS Vatican Syriac 17: Syriac Manuscripts copied in South India
39. Patriarchate Of India- An Appraisal Of The Evolution Of The Episcopal Hierarchy Among Thomas Christians Of Malabar
40. Major Arch Bishop Alencheril Mar Giwargis II Bava-The Patriarch of Syro Malabar Church and The Gate of All India- A Discussion on The Historical Hierarchical Status of The Church of Saint Thomas Christians
41. The Heathen and the Syrian - Syrian Christian Ritual and Tradition pre 1599 A.D.
42. Nazrani Christians and the Social Processes of Kerala, 800-1500
43. Saint Thomas Cross- A Religio Cultural Symbol of Saint Thomas Christians
44. The Story of Joseph, the Indian; A Historical Appraisal of the Affairs of St Thomas’ Christians in the Pre Portuguese period
45. "THE VARTHAMANAPPUSTHAKAM" written by Cathanar Thomman Paremmakkal
46. Champakulam Kalloorkkadu St Mary's Church- The Hidden Pearl in Nasrani History
47. “Christianity in India- a History in ecumenical perspective" by HC Perumalil and ER Hambye
48. "Kerala, the Cradle of Christianity in South Asia"-a DVD Documentary on the cultural interface of religion and music- An eye opener to the Religio cultural identity of the St. Thomas Christians in Kerala.
49. “The Arrival of the Portuguese in India and the Thomas Christians under Mar Jacob 1498-1552” by Dr. Mathias Mundadan
50. Catalogue of ancient Nasrani Churches, their affiliations and population statistics in the background of division and attempts of Reconciliation- A review of Literature
51. Sixteenth Century Churches – Churches belonging to Catholics and Syriac Orthodox ( 1818 AD-Statistics)
52. 'The Thomas Christians' by Placid Podipara
53. Margam Kali – History, Text, Lyrics, Theme, Early Reference and Modern Developments
54. 'The Indian Christians of St. Thomas' by Dr. Leslie Brown
55. 'Jornada of Dom Alexis de Menezes: A Portuguese account of the Sixteenth century Malabar' edited by Dr. Pius Malekandathil
56. Qambel Maran- Syriac chants from South India- a review and liturgical music tradition of Syriac Christians revisited
57. Letters of St. Thomas the Apostle to Edessa from India
58. 'St. Thomas Christians and Nambudiris, Jews and Sangam Literature – A Historical Appraisal’, Bosco Puthur (Editor)
59. Prelates of Nasranis till the Synod of Udayamperoor- List of early Bishops till 1599 AD
60. Hymns of Saint Ephraem (Ephrem) the Syrian, on Apostle Thomas and India
61. Lifestyle of Kerala Syrian Christians
62. Kerala Nazranee Pesaha Receipes
63. Analogical review on Saint Thomas Cross- The symbol of Nasranis-Interpretation of the Inscriptions
64. The Syrian Christian Church - An Architectural Overview
65. Thomas-Malabar Connection & The Jewish Heritage, A Biblical & Analytical Approach
66. Save Syriac
67. A Syrian Christian Family Portrait - Circa 1620 A.D.
68. Museum- Christian Cultural Centre Golden Jubilee Museum at Pala
69. Cheppad St. George Church
70. What Every Nasrani Needs to Know–And Doesn’t
71. 'The Nazranies' by Prof. George Menanchery
72. 'East of the Euphrates- Early Christianity in Asia' by T.V. Philip
73. Role, Characteristics, List and Tomb of Archdeacons (Arkadiyakons) of Saint Thomas Christians
74. St.George- Geevarghese Sahada traditions and rituals among Nasranis
75. Hindu Traditions of St. Thomas –Thondacchan and the Four Silver Coins
76. Names, Middle Names and Last Names among the Syrian Christians
77. The Tiger and the Syrian Christians: Tipu Sultan’s ‘Padayottam’
78. Churches on demolition line – Ramapuram Twin Churches
79. The Mural tradition of Kerala Churches
80. Raja Thoma Villarvattam - King of the Nasranis
81. History, Munnu Noyambu and Kappalottam - Marth Mariam Church, Kuravilangad
82. The Muziris Heritage Project- News
83. Ramapuram twin churches, Role, History & Rituals
84. Church feast and festivals in Central Kerala-Kottayam
85. Palm Sunday ( Kuruthola Perunnal), Maundy Thursday( Pesaha), Good Friday (Dukha Velli) and Easter among Saint Thomas Christians of India
86. 'The Syrian Christians of Kerala, Demographic and Socio-Economic Transition In The Twentieth Century' by K. C. Zachariah
87. SRITE- Project for Preserving the Manuscripts of the Syrian Christians in India
88. 'Glimpses of Nazraney Heritage' by Prof George Menachery
89. Glimpse from History-Gondophares, Roman and Venetian gold coins in India
90. 'The St. Thomas Christian Encyclopaedia of India'- Volume II , Chief Editor Prof.George Menachery
91. 'The St. Thomas Christian Encyclopedia of India'- Volume I -Prof. George Menachery
92. 'Origin of Christianity in India' by Dr.Benedict Vadakkekara
93. Familytree - Syrian Christians DNA Project Information
94. Arrival of Thomas of Cana ( Bishop Thomas of Cana ?), History and references about Southist Community (Thekkumbhagar – Knanaya )
95. Arrival of Mar Sabrisho and Mar Piruz, Earliest Reports, Copper Plates, Katheeshangal,Christians & Churches at Quilon
96. The Edicts, Copper Plates and Privileges- Quilon (Tarisapalli) plates, Thazhekad edict, Iravi Kortan plate and Cana Thomman plate
97. Early references about the Apostolate of Saint Thomas in India, Records about the Indian tradition, Saint Thomas Christians & Statements by Indian Statesmen
98. Surviving MSS- Old Testament Manuscripts, Psalms and New Testament Manuscripts of Christians of Saint Thomas
99. Kerala Syrian Christian, Apostle in India, The tomb of the Apostle, Persian Church, Syond of Diamper - Coonan Cross Oath, Subsequent divisions and the Nasrani People
100. Mission of Saint Bartholomew, the Apostle in India

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