KOCHI: Action has been taken against Antony Kariyil, the metropolitan vicar of the Ernakulam Angamaly Archdiocese, for not following the directive of the Vatican and the Synod in the unified mass.

The Vatican demanded his resignation. Out of the thirty-five dioceses of the Syro-Malabar Church, only Ernakulam Angamaly Archdiocese did not perform the unified mass on July 19.

Apostolic nuncio to India Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli summoned Kariyil to New Delhi and demanded his resignation. Meantime, a section of priests is of the opinion that they will not accept the action against the vicar. A protest meet will be held today at Bishop's House to discuss what move should be taken in this regard.