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This is an organization of the women in the Malankara Orthodox Church, in which all women in the American Diocese are members. |
Presently more than three thousand women are participating in this spiritual organization of whose Patron Saint is St. Mary the Blessed Theotokos. The members of the Marth Mariam Samajam (St. Mary’s League) faithfully promote the motto of this spiritual organization which is pray, act, and shine not only in their respective parishes, but in their daily lives. This spiritual ministry observes the Falling Asleep of St. Mary (August 15) as “Samajam Day.”
Events
- Every year the Women’s League conducts two main conferences which are the Parents & Couples Conference and the Women’s Conference.
- Aside from these conferences, the Samajam conducts special meetings and bible studies/prayer meetings at various parishes in the Diocese. The office bearers also play the role of visiting each parish and helping the non existent/growing / present Women’s League in those respective parishes every year.
Outreach
The Women’s League has been know:
- to send financial aid to help fund the marriage expenses of poor women,
- help fund hospital expenses for a sick person,
- giving a substantial amount to aid five poor/sick families every year in Kerala, India.
