Martha Mariyam Vanitha Samajam (MMVS)

Mrs. Aleyamma Varughese
​Secretary

Mrs. Sunitha Eldo
​Treasurer

Marth Mariam Vanitha Samajam was founded in 1920 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.

The group meets on the second Sunday of every month after the Holy Qurbana. The meeting starts with the prayers and intercession of Saint Mary. The group then meditates and discuses a topic of interest. The other activities include special prayers for the needy and fund-raising for charity at home and abroad. 

​Objectives:

• Preparing women to have Theological and Biblical knowledge by attending various courses, trainings 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 inter-national 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.