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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Christian_denomination
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gptkbp:affiliated_with
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gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches
gptkb:National_Council_of_Churches_in_India
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:World_Council_of_Churches
gptkb:National_Council_of_Churches_in_India
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gptkbp:celebrates
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gptkb:Christmas
gptkb:Easter
gptkb:Pentecost
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gptkbp:charity_work
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Healthcare services
Social welfare programs
Educational services
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gptkbp:collaboration
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hosts international conferences
collaborates with international NGOs
participates in global missions
part of global Anglican Communion
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gptkbp:community_service
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gptkb:education
gptkb:community_development
Disaster relief
Food distribution
healthcare
Health camps
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influences local culture
advocates for marginalized communities
promotes interfaith dialogue
supports arts and music
engages in environmental issues
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gptkbp:doctrine
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gptkb:Anglicanism
Evangelical
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gptkbp:ecumenical_relations
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promotes unity among Christians
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gptkbp:education_institution
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gptkb:CSI_School_of_Nursing
gptkb:CSI_Bishop's_College
gptkb:CSI_Bishop_Appasamy_College_of_Arts_and_Science
gptkb:CSI_College_of_Engineering
gptkb:CSI_Institute_of_Technology
CSI College of Theology
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gptkbp:established
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1947
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gptkbp:formed
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merger of Anglican, Methodist, Congregational, and Reformed churches
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gptkbp:founded
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1947
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gptkbp:governance
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Episcopal polity
Episcopal
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gptkbp:governed_by
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gptkb:Bishop
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Chennai,_India
gptkb:Chennai
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Constitution adopted in 1962
Formation in 1947
First Synod in 1948
Growth in membership in 21st century
Union of churches in 1970s
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Influence on Indian Christianity
Post-colonial church formation
Unity of different denominations
first united church in India
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Church of South India
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gptkbp:is_organized_by
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women's fellowship
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gptkbp:is_worshipped_by
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Liturgical
Traditional
Contemporary
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gptkbp:language
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gptkb:Tamil
gptkb:Kannada
gptkb:Telugu
English
Malayalam
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gptkbp:membership
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approximately 4 million
over 2 million
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gptkbp:merged_with
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gptkb:Church_of_England
gptkb:United_Methodist_Church
gptkb:Congregational_Church
gptkb:Baptist
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gptkbp:mission
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evangelism
church planting
social justice advocacy
International missions
Church planting
Local missions
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gptkbp:notable_leader
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gptkb:Bishop_V._S._Azariah
gptkb:Bishop_K._J._Samuel
gptkb:Bishop_T._M._Philip
gptkb:Bishop_T._M._S._Paul
Bishop G. B. S. Prasad
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gptkbp:opening_ceremony
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Anglican
follows Anglican calendar
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gptkbp:political_position
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gptkb:Progressive
Evangelical
Social justice
Reformed theology
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gptkbp:publications
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Theological journals
Books on theology and social issues
CSI News
Church of South India Review
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gptkbp:region
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gptkb:India
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gptkbp:release_region
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gptkb:South_India
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gptkbp:sacraments
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gptkb:Holy_Communion
gptkb:Baptism
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gptkbp:youth_programs
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gptkb:Community_outreach
Support groups
Bible study
Leadership training
Empowerment programs
Leadership opportunities
youth fellowship
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Anglican_Communion
gptkb:Anglicanism
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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