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Official Christian Organizations in India
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Major Christian Organizations in India
The following organizations represent a broad range of Christian traditions and ministries across India:
Catholic
- Catholic
Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI)
The national assembly of the Catholic bishops of India, providing information on dioceses, commissions, pastoral initiatives, education, healthcare, and social ministries.
Website: https://cbci.in - Conference
of Catholic Bishops of India (CCBI)
Represents the Latin Catholic dioceses of India and provides information on pastoral programs, liturgy, and church administration.
Website: https://ccbi.in - Synod
of the Syro-Malabar Church
Official website of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, including church news, dioceses (eparchies), liturgy, and official publications.
Website: https://www.syromalabarchurch.in - Syro-Malankara
Catholic Church
Official information on the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, its dioceses, liturgy, and ministries.
Website: https://malankaracatholicchurch.in
Protestant and Anglican
- Church
of North India (CNI)
Official website of one of India's largest Protestant churches, providing information on dioceses, ministries, education, healthcare, and mission work.
Website: https://cnisynod.org - Church
of South India (CSI)
Official website of the Church of South India, including diocesan information, church ministries, educational institutions, healthcare services, and publications.
Website: https://www.csi1947.com - National
Council of Churches in India (NCCI)
An ecumenical organization representing numerous Protestant and Orthodox churches across India, promoting unity, dialogue, social justice, and collaborative ministry.
Website: https://ncci1914.com
Bible and Mission Organizations
- Bible
Society of India
Dedicated to the translation, publication, and distribution of the Bible in numerous Indian languages.
Website: https://www.biblesociety.in - Evangelical
Fellowship of India (EFI)
A national fellowship serving evangelical churches and Christian organizations through leadership development, advocacy, and mission initiatives.
Website: https://www.efionline.org
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