Martha Mariam Vanitha Samajam
Martha Mariam Vanitha Samajam / Malankara Orthodox Martha Mariam Samajam-MOMS/ St Mary’s Orthodox women’s League of India, is the Women’s wing of the Malankara Orthodox Church of India. It is one of the major spiritual organizations of the church combining all the female members. It has been named as Martha Mariam Samajam after the Blessed Virgin Mary who is accepted as its Interceding Saint and model.
The organization was founded in 1920 aimed at the spiritual progress of women. Our motto is to PRAYER – ACT – SHINE (Prarthikkuka-Praverthikkua-Prakashikkuka).
The Martha Mariam Samjam of our Church meets on every 1st and 3rd Sundays, after the Holy Eucharist under the leadership of Vicar with the aim to develop the spiritual growth of its members and families as well as cathedral. The main focus during the Samajam meeting is prayer, Bible reading, Bible and Holy Qurbana study/speech and sharing messages.
Martha Mariam Samajam organizes the following activities in our church:–
Family Gatherings (Outdoor)Food sale for fundraising.Charity box collection during lent.Preparation for MOMS annual examination.Accessibility of “vanitha deepthi “to our members.Lent meditation for the women’s.Organizes Bible Quiz.Learning/ discussion session once a year on common topics.The Martha Mariam Samajam actively participates in all the spiritual activities undertaken by the Church in addition to the Christmas Program, Easter & Harvest Festival.
Office Bearers
Secretary – Mrs. Preethy Cherian
Treasurer – Mrs. Linzy Koshy
Joint Secretary – Mrs. Reena Moncy