Convening of the Synod of Diamper
- When
- 1599
- Where
- Udayamperoor (Diamper)
- Episodes
- 2
The Synod of Diamper convened in Udayamperoor from 20 to 26 June 1599, formally subjugating Saint Thomas Christians to Latin Catholic authority and initiating the Latinization of their liturgy.
Episodes
- Convening of the Synod
The synod began on 20 June 1599 in the church of Diamper (Udayamperoor) and continued until 26 June 1599.
- Liturgical Latinization
The synod forced liturgical Latinization, condemned specific Qurbana passages as heretical, and downgraded the Indian Metropolitanate to a suffragan see under Goa.
Background and detail
Proceedings and Decisions. Beginning on the third Sunday after Pentecost, the synod ran until 26 June 1599. It formally subjugated the community to Latin Catholic authorities, downgrading the Metropolitanate of India to a suffragan see under Goa. The assembly also forced liturgical Latinization and condemned specific passages of the Holy Qurbana as heretical.
Sources
- Synod of Diamper Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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