Ch 10 - Syro-Malabar Church And Apostolic Missionary Activities

What did Thomas declare when the community of disciples was gripped with fear?

• Let us also go to die with him.

• We must flee from here.

• We should hide.

• Let us pray for safety.

What is the name given to the Christian community formed by the proclamation of the Gospel by St. Thomas?

• Mar Thoma Nazranis

• Syro-Malabar Christians

• Roman Catholics

• Orthodox Christians

What was the primary importance given by Mar Thoma Nazranis?

• Building churches

• Practicing and bearing witness to their Christian faith

• Writing religious texts

• Organizing festivals

Until the 16th century, who had the authority to conduct Church activities all over India?

• The Pope

• The British Monarchy

• The Syro-Malabar Hierarchy

• The Roman Emperor

What was the Syro-Malabar Church known as before the advent of Western missionaries?

• The Church of the East

• The Church of the West

• The Church of the North

• The Church of the South

What does "Orientalium ecclesiarum 4" emphasize in the context of the Syro-Malabar Church?

• The need for more churches

• The importance of individual church freedom

• The role of the Pope

• The significance of Western missionaries

Which diocese was established in 1953 for the large number of Syro-Malabar faithful who emigrated from the south of Kerala to the north?

• Diocese of Chanda

• Diocese of Ujjain

• Diocese of Tellicherry

• Diocese of Bijnor

What is the main style of mission activities emphasized by the Syro-Malabar Church?

• Building new churches

• Dialogue among religions

• Conducting mass conversions

• Establishing schools

What is the role of the family in missionary work according to the text?

• To provide financial support to the Church

• To be a witness to the love God has shown to humanity through Jesus

• To organize church events

• To convert non-believers

Who is the Head of England and Wales Bishops’ Council?

• Most Reverend Mark O’Toole

• Cardinal Vincent Nichols

• Archbishop Leo Cushley

• Right Reverend Mark Davies