HC directs State Police Chief to ensure that Patriarch of Antioch does not violate court orders or visa conditions on Keralam visit
Orthodox Syrian Church members petition HC that the Patriarch may violate previous Supreme Court orders and indulge in religious activities during his visit to Keralam
- ✓Orthodox Syrian Church members petition HC that the Patriarch may violate previous Supreme Court orders and indulge in religious activities during his visit to Keralam
- ✓Primary Authority: Official communique verified from The Hindu National.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under states public notices.
Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem III, the Patriarch of Antioch Previously, the court had issued notice to the Patriarch, the Jacobaya Suriyani Christiani Sabha, and Thomas Mar Themothios, the Metropolitan of the Kottayam Diocese in the petition.
However, the court was informed that the Special Messenger was not able to serve the notice and was allegedly threatened by an unknown person that a case would be filed against the Messenger before the court. In this regard, the court directed the jurisdictional Station House Officer to register a case against the authority concerned and do the needful.
It directed the Registrar to forward the Messenger’s complaint as well. The petitioner had referred to a 2019 order by the apex court, which held that the Patriarch could not interfere in the administration of parish churches by appointing vicars, priests, deacons or prelates in violation of the 1934 constitution of the Church.
- •Aspirants and citizens are advised to monitor official notices and circulars issued by The Hindu National.
- •Verify all prescribed eligibility criteria, cutoff dates, and authenticated document requirements prior to formal submissions.
- •Track connected examination timetables, vacancy advisories, and administrative gazettes on SuchnaSetu.
| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | STATES |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 13 November 2026 |