Mon Jan 05 16:27:36 UTC 2026: ### Syro-Malabar Church Synod Meeting to Commence in Kakkanad
The Story:
The 34th meeting of the Synod of Bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church is scheduled to begin at Mount St. Thomas in Kakkanad on January 6, 2026. The event will commence with a meditation led by Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany. The Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Church, Mar Raphael Thattil, will formally inaugurate the Synod meeting on January 7, 2026, at 9 a.m. He will also inaugurate the church’s Community Empowerment Year 2026 initiative at 5:30 p.m. on January 6, 2026. The meeting is slated to conclude on January 10, 2026.
Key Points:
* The 34th Synod of Bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church begins January 6, 2026.
* Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany will lead a meditation to start the event.
* Major Archbishop Mar Raphael Thattil will inaugurate the Synod meeting on January 7, 2026.
* The Community Empowerment Year 2026 initiative will be inaugurated on January 6, 2026.
* The Synod meeting will conclude on January 10, 2026.
Key Takeaways:
* The Syro-Malabar Church is actively engaged in its governance and future planning through the Synod of Bishops.
* The inauguration of the Community Empowerment Year 2026 suggests a focus on social outreach and community development by the church.
* The scheduling of the Synod in early January 2026 indicates a proactive approach to addressing the church’s challenges and opportunities in the new year.
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