Martha Mariya Samajam

About Marth Mariam Samajam

 

 

 

Marth Mariam Vanitha Samajam (St Mary's Orthodox women's League) was founded in 1928 aimed at the spiritual progress of women of the Malankara Orthodox Church. The founders named it "Marth Mariam Vanitha Samajam" after the Blessed Virgin Mary whom they accepted as their interceding saint. It was started under the patronage of the Late Very Rev. M.C.Kuriakose Ramban and with the leadership of K.M Annamma. and co-workers.

Marth Mariam Vanitha Samajam is one of the major spiritual organizations of the church combining all the female members. It is spread throughout the world in all the 24 Dioceses and functioning in all parishes of the church. In the South West American Diocese, this organization is spiritually strengthening under the leadership of the Assistant Diocesan Metropolitan, H.G. Dr.Zacharias Mar Aprem.


Objectives:

    • Preparing women to have Theological and Biblical knowledge by attending various courses, training, and seminars
    • Encouraging women to participate in the church choir to improve the liturgical music in line with the Sruthi School of Liturgical Music, Kottayam, India
    • Training women to have awareness of social problems and help with right decision-making at every level.
    • Attempts to find out women's potentials to a greater extent to promote leadership qualities.
    • Training women to conduct prayer groups, Bible classes, fellowship meetings and preach the gospel.
    • Preparing to solve the problems of working women.
    • Seek solidarity with women's action groups on local, national and international levels. Encouraging more participation in ecumenical gatherings.
    • Enhance spirituality by observing canonical lents, engaging in charity work and practicing family prayers
    • Encourage women to actively participate in the OVBS / Sunday school Program of each parish in bringing up children in the Orthodox faith.
    • Encourage women to take an active role in the administration of the church and other committees at the regional and diocesan level.

     

    Office Bearers

    Following individuals have been appointed by HG Dr.Zacharias Mar Aprem to serve in various positions of the Martha Mariyam Vanitha Samajam .


    2022 Diocesan MMVS Officials


    Vice President
    Rev. Fr. Issac B. Prakash (Houston)
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    General Secretary
    Mrs. Sunu Joy (St. Thomas Cathedral, Houston) -
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    Treasurer
    Mrs. Lini Sankarathil (St. Mary’s Orthodox Church, Detroit)
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    Mrs. Nitty George

    Secretary

    Midwest Region - Detroit Area

     

    Mrs. Aleyamma Punnoose

    Secretary

    Midwest Region - Chicago Area

     

    Mrs. Janet Paul

    Secretary

    North-West Region

     

    Mrs. Bindu Cherian

    Secretary

    South Region - Houston

     

    Mrs. Marina Paul

    Secretary

    South-East Region - Atlanta Area

     

    Mrs. Sini George

    Secretary

    South-East Region - Florida

     

    Mrs. Preeya Samuel

    Secretary

    South Region - Dallas Area

     

    Mrs. Chitra Mathew

    West Region

     

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