Indian Orthodox Church History
Mar Thoma V – May 8/9 I 1728 – 1765
Mar Thoma V was born in Pallipurat family a branch of Pakalomattom family, one of the oldest families in Kerala and he was known as Ouseph (Joseph). By 1727, Mar Thoma IV fell sick. So, the leaders of the Malankara Orthodox Church selected a successor for him. He was consecrated as Mar Thoma V, without the presence Read more