Philoptochos

The Greek Orthodox Ladies Society is the philanthropic heart of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North America. Philoptocos literally means "friends of the poor" and its mission is: to promote charitable, benevolent and philanthropic outreach, to preserve the sanctity of life and family, to perpetuate and promote our Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions. Our Philoptocos Chapter is very involved in aiding the poor, the destitute, the hungry and is ever ready to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the church. Women of all ages are encouraged to join this important ministry of the church.

Our Ladies of Philoptochos chapter are always working hard to offer love and help to those who are in need. Their effors have helped many from the far corners of the earth to their local community. We are very proud of their work! The Greek Orhodox Ladies Philoptochos Socieiy is the duly accredited women's philanthropicsociety of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canada . The mission of the Society shall be: Το help the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to underta ke the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforis; and Το promote the charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic purposes of fhe Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Canadα, through insiructional programs , presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources; Το preserve and perpetuate Orthod ox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Chrisian Family , and through them , to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and iradiions , in accordance with fis docirines, canons , discipline , divine worship, usages and customs; Το promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest 

The activities of Philoptochos fall within 3 general categories:

National and local support of charitable organizations and individuals in acute need

Creating opportunities for greater interaction among members of the parish

Largely focused on providing food to those in need beyond the Panagia Church Community

Philoptochos Calendar of Events