Jacobite Church slams alleged irregularities in delegate list by Orthodox faction

The Jacobite Syrian Christian Church has expressed strong condemnation over alleged irregularities in the delegate list prepared by the Orthodox faction. In a press release on Thursday, the Church highlighted that priests with minimal ties to the parishes were appointed in areas where Jacobite members form a significant majority.

Chairman Kuriakose Mor Theophilos noted instances of the same priest being designated as vicar in multiple parishes. The Church asserts that such actions necessitate "impartial verification" of the documents utilized to mislead courts and authorities. This issue echoes past concerns raised in 2002 during a similar incident in Parumala.

The Jacobite Church adamantly opposes any attempts to consolidate power and rejects the displacement of over 2,500 Jacobite church members from the historic Mulanthuruthy church. They emphasize the importance of adhering to court orders to resolve the discord between factions. The Church also implores the government to enact legislation for a permanent resolution to the ongoing feud.