KOCHI: At a time when a section of priests are strengthening their stand against the cardinal, an emergency synod of Syro Malabar Church will be convened tomorrow. The meet is chaired by Cardinal Mar George Alancherry.

The meet will discuss the situation which led to the public protests by priests. Steps against the priests who protested will also be levelled.

Bishop Mar Jacob Manathod who is in Rome will not attend the synod. The rebel faction was upset after the removal of bishops from Ernakulam-Angamaly diocese. A meet attended by almost 250 priests opined that the cardinal should stay away from his present post.

Those owing allegiance to the cardinal sought action against the priests for convening a meet opposing the decision of the Vatican. Nearly 250 priests attended the rebel meet convened in Kochi the other day.