The ancient Syriac (Aramaic) chant tradition is one of the identity markers of the Syro-Malabar Church in Kerala, India. Preservation of these chants should go hand in hand with adaptation of Indian classical and semi-classical styles of music in liturgy.

Article written by Joseph J. Palackal ,published in the Souvenir of St. Mary's Forane Church, Pallippuram, India, pp. 71-77. Language: Malayalam.