Ecumenical Relations
The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church takes an active role in various ecumenical activities at national and international levels. It was a founding member of the World Council of Churches.
Various theologians were involved in negotiations between the Oriental Orthodox and the Byzantine churches. The Indian Orthodox Church participated in the Ecumenical Council of Oriental Orthodox Churches held in Addis Ababa, in 1965.
Other organizations to which the church belongs are
- Faith and Order Commission
- Christian Conference of Asia.
- Global Christian Forum
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