Joseph Powathil
Mar Joseph Powathil (b. August 14, 1930, Kurumbanadom, Kerala, India) is a Roman Catholic archbishop representing the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. He is the archbishop emeritus of the Archdiocese of Changanassery. It is widely believed that he is quite influential in the Syro Malabar Catholic Church.
Archbishop Joseph is known for his in-depth knowledge of the ancient patrimony of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church and his strenuous efforts for its reformation in accordance with directives of Vatican II. He was in the forefront towards the end of 20th century in the continuing struggles (which began in the late 18th century and gathered momentum in the early 20th century) for the restoration of Syro-Malabar Church’s full legitimate rights and its complete identity as an individual Church. He is also well known in the ecumenical movement and the Church's fellowship with followers of other religions.
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