Patriarch Mar Awa III arrives for five-day visit - The HinduPublished - April 29, 2026 08:56 pm ISTPatriarch Mar Awa III, head of Chaldean Syrian Church of the East, being accorded a reception at Marth Mariyam Big Church Cathedral in Thrissur. | Photo Credit: K.K. NAJEEBPatriarch Mar Awa III, head of Chaldean Syrian Church of the East, arrived in India on Wednesday for a five-day visit.This marks his second visit to the country. The visit is primarily to lead the Holy Qurbana at the Marth Mariyam Big Church Cathedral, Thrissur, on May 1 at 7 a.m.Published - April 29, 2026 08:56 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }