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What is meant by “Hindu in culture, Christian in religion, Oriental in worship.”?

April 26, 2017Christian culture Hindu meant oriental Religion worship

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What is meant by “Hindu in culture, Christian in religion, Oriental in worship.”?

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This is a famous dictum or saying that applies to St Thomas Christians. It can be explained as follows: • St Thomas Christians follow Hindu or Indian culture. This is evident in our Church ceremonies, weddings, wedding dress, devotional songs, and prayers. Also, many of us have Indian names. All of us accept this and are proud of being Indian Christians, and the Church acknowledges this too. • The religion is of course Christian. • St Thomas Christians follow the Oriental or Eastern Rite worship style, different from the Latin rite.