Comprehensive Study Guide on Syro-Malabar History, Christian Heritage, and Kerala Cultural Development

Arrival of St. Thomas: St. Thomas landed in India at Kodungallur in the year $52\,\text{AD}$ .
Representation at the Synod of Nicaea: Mar John III represented India in the Synod of Nicaea (Niceae) in the year $325\,\text{AD}$ .
Friends of Fasting: The Mar Thoma Christians (also known as Mar Thoma Nazrani) were historically referred to as the community known as the 'Friends of Fasting'.
Syro-Malabar Eparchies: The Syro-Malabar Church possesses $18$ eparchies in India located outside the state of Kerala.

Concept of 'A School with Every Church': Introduced by St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, establishing a paradigm linking local church communities directly to formal primary education.
Initiation of Educational Activities: Christian missionaries were responsible for initiating systematic educational activities across Kerala.
St. Thomas College, Thrissur: Established under the leadership and initiative of Bishop Adolph Medlikott.
St. Berchmans (SB) College, Changanasserry: Founded and established by Bishop Charles Lavigne.
Akkamma Cherian: A prominent historical political leader known by the title 'Jhansi Rani of Travancore'.
Justice Anna Chandy: Distinguished historical figure who served as the first Indian woman judge.
Padmashree Dr. Jose Chacko Periyappuram: Recognized as the doctor who performed the first heart transplant in Kerala.

All Kerala Catholic Congress (AKCC): AKCC stands for All Kerala Catholic Congress, serving as a primary lay organization.
Caritas India: The central coordinating organization for Catholic social welfare work at the national level in India.
Hadusa Institute: An institute established by Msgr. Jacob Velliyan that plays a key role in preserving, researching, and promoting unique Christian art forms.
Evolution of Social Terminology: Prior to the twentieth century, the term 'Caste' (jati) was used within Kerala's social context in place of the modern concept of 'community' (samudayam).

Padiyolas: Historical records and administrative or legal documents written on palm leaves.
First Printing Press: The first printing press established by Catholic missionaries in Kerala was located in Kollam [p. 45].
Father of Malayalam Printing: Benjamin Bailey is designated as the father of Malayalam printing [p. 45].
First Digital Malayalam Font: Designed and created by Fr. George Plassery CMI.
Deepika Newspaper: The famous Malayalam newspaper Deepika was founded by Mani Kathanar.
Puthen Pana: A famous Malayalam Christian devotional epic written by Arnos Padiri.
Varthamanapusthakam: Authored by Paremakkal Thoma Kathanar, this work holds historical significance as the first travelogue written in the Malayalam language.

Lazar's Saturday Feast: The traditional food items specifically linked to the celebration of Lazar's Saturday feast is Kozhukatta.
Maundy Thursday Appam: The ritual unleavened bread prepared among St. Thomas Christians on Maundy Thursday is called Inri Appam.
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC): The official acronym CCC stands for the Catechism of the Catholic Church.