Catholicose of the East

The Catholicose of the East is the senior bishop and spiritual leader of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church in India. He holds the highest ecclesiastical authority within the church's Eastern Christian tradition, overseeing faith, doctrine, and church administration in the region. The title “Catholicose” signifies his role as a spiritual father and guardian of Orthodox Christian faith practices, guiding clergy and laity alike. He is elected by church bishops and represents the church both locally and internationally, ensuring that its teachings and traditions are preserved and propagated.