“Philoptochos” translates as “friends to the poor”, and our 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 Philoptochos chapter is very involved in aiding the poor in spirit, poor in

health, poor in emotional stability and in whatever and whenever needed to lead a

fulfilling and healthy life in the community.

Philoptochos is also the right arm of the Orthodox Church and Community and is

always prepared to assist whatever and whenever needed. They promote the

charitable, benevolent and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox

Archdiocese of Canada by instructional programming, presentations, lectures,

seminars and educational resources supporting the various financial needs through

Erano or collections and fundraising throughout the year

Today there are more than 450 chapters throughout North America. Currently there

15 active chapters across Canada serving the Orthodox Communities.

Was established in 1977 with 28 members and a new executive.

President Presv: Eleftheria Stavropoulos

Vice- President: Athina Gatsinos

Secretary:  Georgia Stavropoulos

Treasurer: Angela Mitropoulos

The Nouna, Godparent for naming the chapter “ Zoodochos Pege” was Fotoula

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Our Ladies of Philoptochos chapter are always working hard to offer love and help

to those who are in need.

Among various other humanitarian services within our Hellenic community, we

support Good Shepherd of Hamilton, Women’s shelters, World Vision, various

Missionaries in Africa and we adopt children from countries in distress.

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

MEETINGS

Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month (September - End) at the church community hall.

Calendar of Meetings, Events and Projects 

September    Chapter Meeting, Erano for Theological Academy

October         Chapter meeting, Anniversary of Philoptochos Artoklasia and Memorial

November     Chapter meeting, Annual Fundraising tea , Erano for Patriarchate

December     Chapter meeting, Annual School Christmas Luncheon, Social Dinner

January         Chapter meeting, Erano Vasilopita

February       Chapter meeting, St. Philothei Artoklasia & Luncheon in support of

                                                     Social services, Erano for Orthodox Voice

March             Chapter meeting

April                Chapter Meeting, Palm Sunday Luncheon, Zoodochos Pege Feast Day

                                                     Artoklasia Erano Agapis

May                 Chapter Meeting, Erano for Missions

June                Chapter Meeting, Garage Sale, Year End social Dinner

President:                           Eleni Inglis

Vice President:                   Koula Vamvounis

Treasurer:                          Athina Gatsinos

Secretary:                          Niki Teloniatis

English Secretary:             Angela Mouriopoulos

Reverend Elias Drossos:   Spiritual Advisor

President Eleni Inglis

1st Vice President             Koula Vamvounis

2nd Vice President           Irene Pappas

Secretary (Greek)            Niki Teloniatis

Secretary (English)          Angela Mouriopoulos

Treasurer                          Zoe Linda Papadopoulos

Advisor                              Ergina Mathioudakis

Members

Linda Barnett

Evie Caltsounis

Sophia Christidis

Fotoula Christopher

Ann Crawford

Presv. Roula Drossos

Athina Gatsinos

Vasso Hughes

Chrysa Karambelas

Maria Kodopoulos

Katina Laliotis

Linda Pintwala

Vicky Raditsis

Kathy Smith

Antonia Sotirakos

Eva Vlachos

Women of all ages are encouraged to join this important ministry of our church.

Membership is $10.00 per year.

For more information please contact, please e-mail who is in charge at 

Mrs. Eleni Inglis ingliseleni@gmail.com.

or

Mrs. Mouriopoulos a_mour23@hotmail.com.

Download Membership Form

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For more information please e-mail us at philoptochospanagia@gmail.com

FUNERAL AND MEMORIAL SERVICES

*Philoptochos can provide luncheon services ( Makaria) for Funerals or Memorials

*For Memorial services Philoptochos can prepare koliva and arrange for family to

host coffee following church services

Please contact : Angela Mouriopoulos @ 905-520-9470