Indian Christian Day to be observed in NY on June 29

The event seeks to highlight Indian Christianity’s origins, societal contributions, and rising concerns over religious freedom in India.

Representative image / Indian Christian Day

The Indian American Christian community in the New York Metropolitan Region will observe Yeshu Bhakti Divas (Indian Christian Day) on June 29 at the St. Vincent DePaul Syro-Malankara Cathedral, New York.

The event is being organized by local Indian American Christian groups and aims to bring together members of the diaspora from across the Northeastern United States to reflect on a religious and cultural legacy believed to span more than 2,000 years.

According to a statement, the event is intended to both commemorate the ancient origins of Christianity in India and highlight the community’s contributions to Indian society.

Keynote speakers scheduled to address the gathering include Bishop Johncy Itty of the Episcopal Church, Bimal John, president of the Federation of Indian American Christian Organizations of North America (FIACONA), and Daniel Mathew, president of the Pentecostal Youth Fellowship of America (PYFA).

Organizers have stated that the observance is a response to what they describe as increasing attempts—both in India and among certain segments of the diaspora—to portray Indian Christianity as merely a product of European colonialism.

In addition to affirming historical roots, the event will highlight the contributions of Indian Christians in the fields of education, social reform, and healthcare.

Indian Christian Day event brochure / Courtesy- George Abraham

Institutions such as Madras Christian College, Christian Medical College Vellore, and St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi, have been credited with playing transformative roles in modern Indian society, particularly in promoting literacy, gender equality, and access to health services for marginalized populations.

Indian Christian Day, as described by event organizers, is intended to serve both as a celebration of a deep and ancient spiritual heritage and as a platform to advocate for justice.

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