Mathruvedi is the pious association of all married women in the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church (SMCC). Mathruvedi ensures active participation of women in the spiritual and cultural fabric of the church. Mathruvedi has chosen Mother Mary as their spiritual guide, through whom they foster thierinherent capabilities and strengthen our spiritual power. The official motto of Mathruvedi is “Mother, the Protector of Life and the Light of Family”. In almost all the centres there exist Mathruvedi. Mathruvedi initiates two days of dedication every year namely - Mathruvedi Day - December 8th and International Mother’s Day.
