However , a group led by Knanaya priest Anjilimmoottil Ittythomman Kathanar ( Rev. Itty Thomas ) resisted the Portuguese during the mid-17th century .
Archbishop Menesis and his successors were able to convert some Syrians with their power and money .
A group led by Knanaya priest Anjilimmoottil Ittythomman Kathanar ( Rev. Itty Thomas ) resisted the Portuguese during the mid-17th century .
Archbishop Menesis and his successors were able to convert some Syrians with their power and money .