Orthodox Christian Youth Movement of India, the youth wing of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, was started with the objectives of  "worship, study, and service." It was in the southern diocese that the early activities became effective. In 1967 the Holy Synod recognized the Administrative Wing of the Youth Movement. The head office of the 15000 member strong Youth Movement is Bethel Aramana, Chengannur. 

Daniel Mar Philexinos, Mathews Mar Coorilos, Thomas Mar Timotheos, Geevarghese Mar Osthathios and Paulose Mar Milithios have served as its President. Since 1997, Dr.Yakob Mar Irenios is its President.

Office Bearers:
General Secretaries:
P.E. Daniel Clery (1942-54),
T.C. Oommen (1954-56),
Fr. K.C. Oommen (1956-),
Deacon T.G. John,
Fr. T.J. Joshua (1961-66),
Deacon T. M. Varghese (1966-68).
Fr.Alex Kurambil (1968-71),
Prof.K.M. Kuriakose (1971-76),
K.M.Mathew (1976-79),
Deacon Mathew Vaidhyan (1979-80),
Fr.O. Thomas (1980-90),
Fr. Kurien Daniel (1990-94),
Fr. Jacobson Kottapuram (1994-97)
Fr.M.D. John.(1997-2001)

The current office bearers are:
Fr.K.G.Johnson (Vice- President)
Fr.K.Y Wilson General Secretary),
Jacob Oommen (Joint Secretary),
T.C. Babykutty (Treasucr) and Lalan Kottaramthoppil (office secretary)