Malankara–Persia relations Malankara–Persia relations The St. Thomas Christians of India came in contact with Portuguese missionaries who were Roman Catholic, and thus with the Roman Catholic Church, in the 16th century. Later, after the Oath of Koonan Cross (meaning leaning cross), the St. Thomas Christians came in touch with the western Syrian Church (of Antioch). Until the 16th century, their foreign connection was with the Church of Persia, also known as the Chaldean Church, the Assyrian Church, or the Syrian Church of the East. The Christians who came under the two ancient yet distinct lineages of Malankara (India) and Persia had one
I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool career. The single helped her 1981 live album, "Barbara Mandrell Live" certify gold by the Recording Industry Association of America and also helped her win the Country Music Association's "Entertainer of the Year" award in 1981. I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" is a song written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, recorded by American country music artist Barbara Mandrell. It was released in April 1981 as lead single from the album "Barbara Mandrell Live". It featured an uncredited guest appearance by country artist George Jones. The song reached number one on