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Key Decisions from the 2024 February Holy Episcopal Synod

 
The key decisions taken at the Holy Episcopal Synod which convened from 19 to 23 February 2024 at Catholicate Palace, Kottayam include:
 
1. Recommendations of the Managing Committee towards formulating two new dioceses based around Australia and Canada was accepted. Studies into the logistics and practicalities of it would be carried out.
 
2. The Rule Committee would be entrusted to study into the required Constitutional amendments so as to foster better participation of women in the administrative affairs of the Church including Malankara Association and Managing Committee.
 
3. New programs to be formulated to ensure better participation of youth and children. New Spiritual Organizations to be commenced, namely, St. Dionysius Forum catering to people between the ages 40 and 60, and St. Joseph’s Elders Forum for people above the age of 60.
 
4. Initiative to translate writings of early fathers into Malayalam.
 
5. Centre of Mentally Challenged, Neuro Rehabilitation centre as well as Satellite Health Care Centres to be initiated through the Parumala Hospital.
 
6. Directives to clergy to refrain from proactive participation with Political Parties.
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