What is George Alencherry's Syriac name?
Mār Gīwargīs Ālancēri
Mār Thomas Ālancēri
Mār Joseph Ālancēri
Mār Paul Ālancēri
Answer
Mār Gīwargīs Ālancēri is the Syriac name of George Alencherry, the Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. The name "Mār" is a title of respect used for bishops and patriarchs in the Syriac tradition, while "Gīwargīs" is the Syriac form of the name George. "Ālancēri" is Alencherry's family name, which is derived from the name of his ancestral village in Kerala, India.
George Alencherry Die-hard Fan Quiz: 28 Questions to prove your dedication
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox