Geevarghese Ivanios (born Geevarghese Panickerveettil on September 21, 1882, in Kerala, India, and died on July 15, 1953) was a prominent Indian Christian leader and the founder of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church's Reformed faction, which later came to be known as the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. He played a significant role in the efforts to reform and revitalize the ancient Malankara Church in Kerala.
Geevarghese Ivanios was a visionary leader who worked towards the renewal and unity of the Malankara Christian community, which had faced divisions and disputes. He was a strong advocate for liturgical and theological reforms and aimed to strengthen the spiritual and cultural heritage of the church.
One of his notable contributions was his role in the re-establishment of the Catholicate of the East, an ancient ecclesiastical title within the Malankara Church. Under his leadership, the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church re-established communion with the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch, strengthening its ties with the broader Oriental Orthodox Christian tradition.
Geevarghese Ivanios' efforts had a lasting impact on the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, promoting unity and spiritual growth among its members. His legacy continues to be celebrated by the church and the broader Christian community in India.
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