Saint Mary’s Women’s Association (Martha Mariam Samajam) is the Womens’ Association of the Indian Orthodox Church. In the St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, Sydney the Martha Mariam Vanitha Samajam started in 1999 under the guidance of our priest Rev. Fr. Thomas Varghese. 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 motto of the Samajam is to Pray, Act and Shine.

The women of this church conduct their meetings after Holy Qurbana on the last Sunday of every month. The meetings start with prayers and bible reading. The group then discuses a topic of interest ranging from bible study to health and parental issues.

The other activities of the Samajam includes:-

*Organise 2 food fairs each financial year which is a major fund raising activity for the church and charity at home and abroad.

* Organise the Harvest Day
* World Vision Sponsorship
* Christmas food parcels to Salvation Army.
* Involvement in Christmas programs
* An active prayer group

The primary goal of the Samajam is the spiritual development of the women in our church. The above activities are only a part of the process to reach spiritual fulfillment in our daily life. All women are welcome to participate in the activities of the SAMAJAM.

The Secretary of the Martha Mariam Vanitha Samajam for the year 2010-2011 is Mrs Anitha Jose and the Joint Secretary is Mrs Mini Raju