St. Thomas
Orthodox Church, Toronto
MMVS
Prarthikkuka, Pravarthikkuka, Prakasikkuka.
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue..
Proverbs 31:26
A Brief History
Marth Mariam Vanitha Samajam is the Women’s wing of the Malankara Orthodox Church of India. It is one of the major spiritual organization of the church combining all the female members. It is spread throughout the world in all the 30 Dioceses and functioning in all parishes of the church.
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The organization was founded in 1928 aimed at the spiritual progress of women. The founders named it “Marth Mariam 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.