Matha Mariam Samajam

Saint Mary Womens Association (Martha Mariam Samajam) is the womens association of the Indian Orthodox Church. It is a vibrant association of the women and depends on the intercession of Holy and Ever Virgin Saint Mary, the Mother of our Lord.

The Samajam has its humble origins as prayer groups in the various parishes scattered all over the Malankara Church in India around 1928 with the objectives "Pray, Illumine and Act". Mrs. K.M. Annamma (Kandathil), the visionary lady behind the Samajam, and the Rev. Ramban Barskeepa brought the entire parish based womens prayer groups under one umbrella, The Martha Mariam Vanitha Samajam. Mrs. Kandathil Annamma served as the organizations first Secretary and helped it grow into a viable womens wing of the Church in India. In 1964, the constitution of the organization was recognized by the Synod. The head office is the 'Vanithasamajam Mandiram' in Kanjikuzhi, Kottayam. More than hundred thousand women are members of the Martha Mariam Samajam.

Address:

Marthamariam Mandiram,
Kanjikuzhi , Kottayam 686 004
Kerala State , India
Phone: 0481- 2571840

The Chief Office bearers:
Persidents

Barskepa Ramban (1928-31),
Puthencavu Geevarghese Mar Philexinos (1931-51),
Fr.Alexios O.I.C,
Mathews Mar Ivanios,
Yuhanon Mar Sevarios,
Mathews Mar Barnabas (1981-92),
Zechariahs Mar Anthonios (1992-95),
Paulose Mar Pachomiose (1995-)
H. G Dr. Zachariah Mar Theophilus Metropolitan (Present)


General Secretary:

K.M. Annamma Kandathil (1928-64),
Alice Mani (1964-91)
Accamma Paul (1991-) Phone: +91 479 2303352

Vice President : Rev. Fr. John Sankarathil (Ph: 04812 582518)

Motto of the Samajam:

Pray
Act
Shine