Punnathara Mar Dionysious III -11th Mar Thoma (1818-1825)

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He encouraged Anglican Missionary Benjamin Bailey to translate the Bible and helped Norton to spread the Word. He appointed Konat Varghese Malpan and Palakunnathu Abraham Malpan as teachers in the Seminary. Renewal of the Church was his aim. A meeting was held in Mavelikara to study how to cleanse the Church and a six member committee was set up for the same. He died in May 17th 1825 and was buried in Kottayam Cheriyapally.

Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church

Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church

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