கேரளா சிரியன் கணேய சர்ச் - அகமணம் ஒரே குடும்பத்திற்குள் மட்டுமே திருமணம் - குடும்பத்திற்கு வெளியே திருமணம் செய்யும் தடை

கேரளா சிரியன் சர்ச் - சுய குடும்ப உறுப்பினர் மட்டுமே திருமணம் - குடுமப்த்திற்கு வெளியே திருமணம் செய்யும் தடை என உள்ளதை தடுக்க மாட்டோம்

Endogamy in Kerala's church primarily refers to the strict practice among Knanaya Christians, a Saint Thomas Christian community, who traditionally marry only within their specific ethnic/religious group, leading to exclusion for those marrying outside, a practice challenged by courts but upheld by community leadership, creating tension with broader church practices like the Syro-Malabar Church. 

Key Aspects of Knanaya Endogamy:

• Strict In-Group Marriage: Knanaya Christians maintain strong endogamy, restricting marriage to members of their own community, a tradition tied to their historical identity and ancestry.
• Community Sanctions: The community enforces endogamy through social and religious measures, including disapproval from churches (like Syro-Malabar churches with Knanaya affiliations) for inter-community marriages, affecting sacraments like wedding notices.
• Historical Roots: This practice stems from ancient divisions within the Saint Thomas Christians, creating distinct endogamous factions, with Knanaya being a prominent example.
• Legal Challenges: Courts have ruled against these restrictions, viewing them as violations of fundamental rights, but the community often continues to uphold its traditions.
• Broader Church Context: While the Syro-Malabar Church is a larger body, the Knanaya community operates with distinct endogamous rules, causing friction with the broader church's approach to interfaith/inter-sect marriages. 
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In essence, endogamy in the Kerala church context highlights how specific historical Christian communities, particularly the Knanayas, maintain distinct social structures through marriage rules that contrast with broader religious norms.