Independent Orthodox
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The term "Independent Orthodox" is a church that was originally part of an Oriental Orthodox Church of Eastern Orthodox Church, that were removed. In India there are a two of Independent Orthodox Churches that were originally part of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.
[edit] Malabar Independent Syrian Church
The Malabar Independent Syrian Church was established in 52 A.D. by the St. Thomas the Apostle. Excommunicated by the metropoiltan of the Malankara Church in 1772. Presently the church has a diocese and is in communion with the Mar Thoma Church in Kerala.
[edit] Mar Thoma Orthodox Church
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