Martha Mariam Vanitha Samajam (MMVS)
Marth Mariam Samajam (MMVS) is the Women’s wing of the Malankara Orthodox Church of India, it is also known as the St. Mary’s Orthodox women’s League of India. MMVS is one of the major spiritual organization of the church dedicated towards the female members. It is spread throughout the world and is functioning in all parishes of the church.
The organization was founded in 1920 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.
Jaya Shinoj
Sheena Johnson
Elizabeth (Jeena) Thomas
Sonia Thomas
Anju Bobby
Maria Mathew
Molly Mammen
Sheeba Issac
Orthodox Church Youth Movement (OCYM)
Prior to the official formation of the Orthodox Christian Youth Movement, during the first half of the nineteenth century, a spiritual organization called Yuvajana Sangam was working effectively along with other organizations like Sunday school, suvishesha sangam etc in then parishes.
In the year 1933 a parish–centered Syrian Yuvajana Sangam, (youth league) was formed with the active leadership of Joseph Mar Severios Valakuzhyil Episcopa (President) and Rev Fr TS Abraham (secretary).
The historic conference in 1936 held at Mavelikara broadened the vision of the Yuvajana Sangam and the Sangam was established as the official wing of the Church with Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Philexinos (Puthenkavil Kochu Thirumeni) as president and Clergy P E Daniel (Later Daniel Mar Philerinos) as general secretary.
In 1958 at the annual conference held in Puthupally the forum officially accepted the title ‘The Orthodox Christian youth movement’ and initiatives were taken to start a monthly publication with the title Orthodox Youth (now published with the title Orthodox Yuvajanam). The Movement continues its spiritual journey with broader visions and effective Christian youth leadership.
The Orthodox Christian Youth Movement (OCYM), the Youth-wing of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church continues its journey to witness Christ in the Church and society. It contributes to the goodness and progress of the Church and community in the three-fold path of worship, study and service. It aims at molding the minds and visions of the youth against the background of the contemporary issues.
Rikku Roy
rikku.roy@outlook.com (682) 380-1070
Linda Simon Mathew
lindaannsimon@gmail.com (917) 716-4335
Joseph Chacko
josephchacko.j@gmail.com (469) 866-3911
George Zachariah Mathew
(469) 403-6221
Anil Mathew Thomas
thomasmathew77@gmail.com (832) 210-4248
Bejoy Kuruvilla
bejoykuruvilla@gmail.com (682) 201-1912
Geethu Philip-Abraham
geethu.philip11@gmail.com (214) 901-0947
Pradeesh Kuriakose
onattupradi@gmail.com (214) 714-1142
Mar Gregorios Orthodox Christian Student Movement (MGOCSM)
Mar Gregorios Orthodox Christian Student Movement (MGOCSM) is the student wing of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. Chennai being an educational hub where many Malayalee’s went for studies, in the early part of this century, few visionary students and senior leaders of the Orthodox church felt the need for an organization to bring together the students from the various colleges and high schools with a view to enhance their spiritual life and to create sense of fellowship even when they are away from their home town. Thus, they founded the Syrian Student Conference in 1907 and first conference was convened on January 1st, 1908 at Tiruvalla, Kerala, India. Ever since, Annual conferences have been a regular feature.
Mar Gregorios Orthodox Christian Student Movement (MGOCSM) is the oldest Christian Student Organization in India. It is the student wing of the Indian Orthodox Church, officially known as the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church with Headquarters at Devalokam, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
The motto is Worship, Study and Service.
It is the re branding of The Syrian student conference, the parent organization, assumed its present name MGOCSM in 1960.
Reya George
Kezia George
Emily Geevarghese
Milan Chamathil
Ajay Mathew
Nikita Shibu
Noel & Geethu Abraham
Alvin Philip
Orthodox Syrian Sunday School Association of the East (Sunday School)
This is a spiritual organization functioning in all the parishes of the Orthodox Church throughout the world. It takes care of the spiritual nurturing of the children, by bringing them up in the knowledge and fellowship of Jesus Christ and His Church.
The classes range from Pre-primary classes to the 12th class. As in secular schools, class ten concludes the secondary level and a certificate is awarded –Sunday school final Certificate (SSFC) to the successful candidates. Higher Secondary course is for another two years.
We follow a curriculum, jointly prepared and published by the Oriental Orthodox Churches which is revised from time to time.
The vacation Bible School conducted during the mid summer holidays (OVBS) is a very vibrant wing of the O.S.S.A.E. we publish separate text books, devotional materials, song books and cassettes for the OVBS every year.
Bobby Mathew
bobbymathewc@gmail.com
Sheeba Isaac
nimmisha@hotmail.com
Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in the United States (FOCUS)
Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in the United States (FOCUS) is a spiritual organization that caters to the spiritual needs of the older youth in the American Diocese.
FOCUS was created in the effort to keep the Orthodox faith alive in young professionals and couples over the age of 23 who lived far from the church or who needed an opportunity to renew their faith. These pioneering young adults and young couples started a wave of ministry, in which spiritual nourishment and guidance was provided to their peers who were facing the various challenges of living a Christian life in modern America. .
To provide spiritual enrichment for young adults and couples via prayer meetings, Bible studies, counseling sessions led by trained professionals, etc. To train young adults to be active in the administration and activities on the parish level. To use the skills and experience of young adults to provide a support system for the young people of our church via Sunday School, MGOCSM, and OVBS. To identify and bring back young adults who have left the church for various reasons, and provide them with a way into the Christian community.
Natasha Shibu
Ryan Thomas
Justin Sajan
Ana Mathews
Noel Abraham
Shane Thomas