Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Kerala Church Head Warns of Attacks on Prayers
The head of a big church in India, Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, said that there might be attacks on people praying inside churches.
He talked about this at an event in a church in Kerala.
He also said that some groups are attacking Christians and other religious minorities.
He believes the government should do more to stop these attacks.
He mentioned that the Indian Constitution allows everyone to follow their religion freely.
Some political groups are also worried about these attacks and want the government to take action.
The leader of the BJP in Kerala met with the church head to discuss these issues.
Baselios Marthoma Mathews III warned of potential attacks on prayers inside churches.
He condemned recent attacks against Christians and other religious minorities.
He blamed organizations like Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad for these attacks.
He emphasized the responsibility of governing authorities to control religious fanatics.
He highlighted the constitutional rights of all religions to exist and practise freely.
- Who
- Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, Supreme Head of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church of India
- What
- Warning about potential attacks on prayers inside churches and condemnation of recent attacks against Christians
- When
- Thursday (event), Friday (BJP meeting)
- Where
- Karukachal, Kerala; Kottayam, Kerala (BJP meeting)
- Why
- To raise awareness about the need for protection of religious minorities and freedom of religion
- Church Head
- Baselios Marthoma Mathews III
- Church
- Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church of India
- Event Location
- Karukachal, Kerala
- Event Date
- Thursday
- Organizations Mentioned
- Bajrang Dal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, RSS
- Constitutional Rights
- Freedom to follow and practise religion
- Political Response
- UDF and LDF fronts raised concerns, BJP state president met with Church head