The Mariamite Christian Orthodox Fathers, vowed religious in the Mariamite Family, live in community as equals. Through lives of prayer and Gospel service, we dedicate ourselves to follow of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Son of God who become the Son of the ever Virgin Mary the Theotokos. Wherever we are serving, we invite others to share in Mary’s mission of making Christ present in every age and culture by forming persons and communities of apostolic faith that advance justice and reconciliation.
Our mission is to witness to the truth, and by God's grace and in the power of the Holy Spirit, to reveal Christ's way of sanctification and eternal salvation to all and to unite all Christians through love and faith. Our mission is set to the worldwide exchange of faith, knowledge within the context of the Holy Tradition.
We are dedicated to Church unity, preach the Gospel, do charity work, to preserve the faith and advocate social justice. We serve all who Christ brings to our doors or who He takes us to on the streets. All set at Christ's table, Christians and others.
OUR VISION That all people may come to know the saving love of our Lord: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
OUR VALUES We value proclaiming and witnessing Christ to all people with priority given to those who have never heard or accepted the Gospel. We value ministry in the language and culture of the people. We value our people – well-trained Missionaries, Staff, Supporters, Indigenous Leadership and those being served. We value communities, parishes, and individuals that are mission-minded and have active mission involvement. We value being an open and transparent Congregation that values the gifts of stewardship provided to us by the faithful. We are guided by the following principles:
GOSPEL To believe in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and to adhere to His commandments, as expressed in the life and teachings of the Church.
COMMUNICATION To acknowledge our responsibility to communicate Christianity to the world and to invite all to partake of the fullness of the faith.
EDUCATION To take a holistic approach to theological education and spiritual formation—integrating study, work, worship, and personal discipline.
VALUES To manifest the Christian love, service, worship, and learning in the life of the community and beyond.
UNITY To be committed to Christian unity. TRANSPARENT To be open, transparent, and responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. PARTICIPATION: To encourage every member of the community to be a full and active participant in our Congregation. CHARITY WORK & COMMITMENTS: To be committed to the Holy Church teachings, to be also committed to fairness, justice, respect, and hospitality for all members of the community and our wider society, regardless of their background or beliefs.
Seeking to respond to the needs of the times and under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit as well as by human insight, the intention of our mission is to embrace a way of life which, by profession of the Evangelical Counsels, follows Christ and becomes an outstanding sign of the Heavenly Kingdom.
The Mariamite Byzantine Fathers confirm that its mission must not remain indifferent to the pain of the world. Our faith is not just about candles and prayers but acts of love that should reach every corner of society. Where are we when the elderly are forgotten in their homes?
Where are we when orphans stare out of empty windows, and refugees lose hope for a new life? We are obligated to restore the Church's social heart. Programs to aid the needy, Sunday schools for everyone seeking light, family support centres where warmth can be felt again.
These are not just plans, they are our duty. The time has come not only to speak of Christ but to live in such a way that everyone can see Him in us. Restoring the Church's social role is our mission and challenge.