Christian
Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (Kerala)
Kerala Eastern Catholic church in full communion with Rome. Largest single Eastern Catholic Church.
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Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Kerala Eastern Catholic church in full communion with Rome.
Profile facts
Founded
Union with Rome from 1599
Members
Estimated 4.5 million globally
Active in
Asia, Global
In context
The Syro-Malabar Catholic Church is one of two Eastern Catholic Kerala churches (Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara). Largest Eastern Catholic Church. Mainstream voluntary tradition.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 1st c.Traditional St Thomas mission
- 1599Synod of Diamper
Sources
- Various academic studies search ↗
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.