Apostle Tomb, Coonan Cross Oath, Division and Rite, Early History, Early Reference, Medieval History, Syond of Diamper, Thomas the Apostle

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Comment posted Kerala Syrian Christian, Apostle in India, The tomb of the Apostle, Persian Church, Syond of Diamper – Coonan Cross Oath, Subsequent divisions and the Nasrani People by Admin.

Dear Jackson

Very interesting and informative postings quoting a number of sources. It would be great if you can articulate the same as an article when you have free time. We also don’t write much about the warrior heritage of Nasranis. A sixteenth century Raja of Cochin was said to employ a particularly large unit of Syrian “harquebousiers”. According to an account by Gouvea ( Histoire P -253) the unit had a strength of 50,000. Many of our old churches were built by Hindu Kings as rewards for warrior services of the community. There are lot of family traditions and evidences especially among those Christians with Panicker honorary titles.