Marth Mariam Samajam

The protection of the Most Holy Mother of God Marth Mariam Samajam Is the Women's Association of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. It is one of the major spiritual organizations of the Church which was founded in 1920 under the leadership of the Rev. M. C. Kuriakose Remban and K. M. Annamma of blessed memory, and many others.

The Church has a central committee for this spiritual organization that encourages Church-wide and Diocese-wide conferences, retreats, seminars, and other related programs for the spiritual nourishment of the women of our Church. Aside from a centralized committee of the Church, the Northeast American Diocese has an exemplary group of dedicated women under the able leadership of the Metropolitans and Vice President, Very Rev. Paulos Adai Chor Episcopos.

The Diocesan committee regularly visits all parish Marth Mariam Samajam fellowships, as well as organize two yearly conferences – The Parents & Couples Conference and The Womens' Conference.

The Marth Mariam Samajam of the Northeast American Diocese, have been vigorous in annual fundraising efforts for charity. Such projects include marriage aid for poor young girls in India, financial assistance to those families afflicted with a terminal illness and ensuring proper medical coverage poor and ailing families.

This spiritual organization continue to rally and live its motto of 'pray, act and shine' in their parishes, in their homes and in their daily lives.

The Church offers prayer and other activities for this ministry on August 15th, the Feast of the Dormition of the St. Mary, the Mother of God, the patron of this spiritual organization.

President His Grace Metropolitan Mathews Mar Barnabas
Vice President Very Rev. Fr. Paulose Adai Chor Episcopos
Secretary Mrs. Jessey Mathew
Treasurer Mrs. Lillykutty Mathai
Joint Secretary Mrs. Susan Kuriakose
Joint Treasurer Mrs. Mariamma Mathulla
Auditor Mrs. Sara Mathew