Did 3000 Believers Defy the British for Truth?

In 1836, in the historic town of Mavelikara, a moment unfolded that would forever shape the identity of the Malankara Orthodox Church. Over 3,000 faithful—bishops, priests, and laypeople—gathered in unity, not for politics, not for power, but for one purpose: to defend the Apostolic Faith.

This is the story of the Mavelikara Padiyola, a declaration that was far more than ink on paper. It was a bold confession of faith in the face of immense pressure from British-backed Protestant missionaries. At a time when reform, compromise, and foreign influence threatened to redefine the Church, our forefathers stood firm and proclaimed:

👉 “We will not trade the faith of the Apostles for the wisdom of men.”

Drawing from Scripture, Tradition, and documented history, this video takes you deep into:

• The real events behind the Mavelikara Synod (1836)

• The theological conflict between Apostolic Tradition and Protestant reform

• The courage of Cheppad Mar Dionysius and the faithful

• How the Church defended the Holy Qurbana, the sacraments, and apostolic succession

• Why this decision still shapes our faith today

📖 “Contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.” (Jude 1:3)

This is not just history.

This is our faith.

This is our identity.

🔥 Watch till the end to understand what was at stake—and why it still matters today.

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