Archive · 23 May 2025
Orthodox Church Relieves Metropolitan of Duties
The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has removed Metropolitan Zacharias Mar Aprem from his administrative roles.
This decision was made because of things he said publicly that went against what the Church believes.
He made comments about the Church's rules and decisions made by the courts.
The Church leaders called a meeting to discuss these issues.
It seems that Mar Aprem's words caused people to question the Church's authority and decisions, leading to the action against him.
Metropolitan Zacharias Mar Aprem was relieved of all administrative duties.
The decision followed public remarks from Mar Aprem.
His remarks were seen as conflicting with the Church's official positions.
The synod was convened in response to complaints about the statements.
Mar Aprem reportedly questioned the Church's constitution and court rulings.
- Who
- The synod of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church
- What
- The synod decided to relieve Metropolitan Zacharias Mar Aprem of all diocesan administrative duties.
- When
- May 23, 2025
- Where
- Adoor-Kadampanad Diocese
- Why
- Following public remarks by the Metropolitan found to be in conflict with the official positions of the Church.
Metropolitan Zacharias Mar Aprem
Church Leadership
Statements
Metropolitan Zacharias Mar Aprem
Questioned the authority of the 1934 constitution and court rulings favorable to the Church.
Church Leadership
His statements were found to be in conflict with the official positions of the Church
- Church Involved
- Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church
- Metropolitan Relieved
- Zacharias Mar Aprem
- Diocese Affected
- Adoor-Kadampanad Diocese
- Constitution Questioned
- 1934 constitution
- Catholicos of the East
- Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews III
