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PHILOPTOCHOS

 

 

Mission Statement


The term Philoptochos is comprised of two Greek words and translates into "friends of the poor". From its inception in 1931 by the late Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras I, Philoptochos has exemplified

 

Christian Stewardship in nearly every area.


It's mission can be summarized by these points:

 

- to promote the charitable, benevolent and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources;

- to preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and customs;

- to promote the participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.


 

 

 

PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY—YPAPANTI CHAPTER

 

Contact: Joanna Snider, President (jsnider44@aol.com) at 404-378-2826

 

Membership open to: Women of the Greek Orthodox faith, at least 18 years old who are members of a Greek Orthodox parish who want to contribute their time and efforts to the philanthropic projects of the Church.

 

Fee: Annual Stewardship with $14 going to the National Philoptochos and $7 going to the Metropolis.

 

Meetings are held:  Once a month on Mondays, September through May at the Cathedral unless otherwise noted.

 

Purpose: Philoptochos is a nationally-chartered organization assisting the needy and the poor on an international, national, and local level.  The Cathedral’s Ypapanti Chapter supports many activities within the parish, both through member volunteer time as well as financial means, primarily promoting charitable programs and activities.

 

Activities: Activities in the past have included a membership dinner, Gifts of Love, Bake sales, pastry preparation for the Annual Greek Festival, Socials Services Activities, Raffles, Membership Tea’s, Christmas Charity, Epitaphion collection, Coordinating Sunday Coffee Hour, and various outings and events throughout the year.