The Major Archiepiscopal Assembly of the Syro-Malabar Church is a canonical assembly, where,"in fidelity to the teachings of the Church and in obedience to the legislation given by the Roman Pontiff to the Eastern Catholic Churches," the Syro-Malabar Church responds to the contemporary issues pertaining to the life of her children in all walks of life. It gathers together representatives from all sections of our Church. As a consultative body, it advises the Major Archbishop and the Synod on matters of major importance to the Church and its mission.