THE LADIES OF PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY

“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 newly 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 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