our mission
Empowered by the Holy Spirit we brothers and priests of The Mariamite Byzantine Fathers, Society of Mary, 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.
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.