But his efforts were apparently thwarted by the Portuguese. His efforts had the support of Mar Joseph Kariattil of the Indian Syriac-Rite Catholics, and of Mar Dionysius I of the Indian Syriac-Rite Orthodox faction, known as the Jacobites.
His attempts were likely blocked by the Portuguese. He was supported by Mar Joseph Kariattil of the Indian Syriac-Rite Catholics and Mar Dionysius I of the Indian Syriac-Rite Orthodox faction, also referred to as the Jacobites.