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Christian
Denominations in Kerala
Catholics
Syro-Malabar - 3,000,000
Syro-Malankara - 500,000
Latin - 1,700,000
Other Christians
Syrian Orthodox (Methran Kakshi) - 1,100,000
Jacobite Syrian Orthodox (Bava Kakshi) - 1,000,000
Independent Jacobites (Thozhiyur) - 9,000
Marthomites - 500,000
St.Thomas Evangelical & Others - 10,000
Church of the East(Nestorians/Surais) - 100,000
Church of South India(CSI) and other Protestants - 700,000
Total Christians in Kerala - 8,619,000
Note:
The figures given above are approximate, worked out from various
sources. The exact numbers are not readily available.
Acknowledgement: The above history and other information were
taken from the book, " The Syro-Malabar Church: An Overview"
by Dr. A.Mathias Mundadan, C.M.I. For a copy of the book,
send $6.00 to Fr.Dan Thottakara, St.Joseph Church, 715 N.
Lapeer Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48362
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