The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church lost one of her faithful children today, Sri Oommen Chandy who served as the former Chief minister of Kerala, India.

He was a man who spent his entire life serving the public with his kindness and simplicity. Sri Oommen Chandy was a devout member of the St. George Orthodox Church, Puthupally, who lived a life that kept God and his faith as the foundation of his ministry no matter where he was.

The Diocese of South-West America offers our sincere condolences to the bereaving family. May his memory and legacy be forever eternal.