DOI
10.32436/2475-6423.1138
Abstract
This article explores the historic inheritance of the Palliyogam of the sui iuris Syro-Malabar Major Archiepiscopal Church, focusing on its role in maintaining synodality in ecclesial life. Palliyogam, a parish assembly, has been the cornerstone of ecclesial communion among Malabar Christians for centuries. As Pope Francis inaugurates the three-year synod on synodality, this study examines how Palliyogam aligns with this synodal vision. The article delves into both the ancient form of Palliyogam and its present-day manifestation, shedding light on their theology and role in governance and decision-making within the Syro-Malabar tradition. The article emphasizes that synodality is already inherent in the Syro-Malabar tradition through Palliyogam. The article underscores the enduring commitment of the Syro-Malabar Church to synodality and its contemporary adaptability that preserves core principles of the tradition.
Recommended Citation
Davis, Dery
(2023)
"Palliyogam: A Vibrant Legacy of the Syro-Malabar Archiepiscopal Church,"
Journal of Global Catholicism:
Vol. 8:
Iss.
1, Article 2. p.5-28.
DOI: 10.32436/2475-6423.1138
Available at:
https://crossworks.holycross.edu/jgc/vol8/iss1/2
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