LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY OF EVANGELISMOS TIS THEOTOKOU
Philoptochos in Greek literally means friend of the poor. The Philoptochos society is a woman's organization that seeks to help those in need of spiritual fellowship and material assistance. It further aims to promote participation in Greek Orthodox activities in cooperation with the Community priest and Community Council. Philoptochos chapters are a part of every Greek Orthodox parish. There are currently 450 Philoptochos chapters throughout North America with 35,000 members.
AIMS AND PURPOSES
The Ladies Philoptochos Society seeks to preserve Greek Orthodox faith and traditions in accordance with
its doctrines, canons, and customs. It further aims to promote the charitable and philanthropic initiatives of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto. In addition, it advocates and executes programs to aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the widowed, and any individual in need of assistance.
AIMS AND PURPOSES
The Ladies Philoptochos Society seeks to preserve Greek Orthodox faith and traditions in accordance with
its doctrines, canons, and customs. It further aims to promote the charitable and philanthropic initiatives of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Toronto. In addition, it advocates and executes programs to aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the widowed, and any individual in need of assistance.
Philoptochos Council 2014-2016President Alexandra Maclai
Vice President Katerina Patrianakos Greek Secretary Markella Psoras Treasurer Chrisaugi Mulgrew Asst. Treasurer Efthimia Mosgopoulos Polixene Gazeas Calliope Chryssovergis Vasiliki Iriotakis Konstantina Titis Past President Elisabeth Kakoulli |
St. Philothei of Athens - Patron Saint of Philoptchos
The famed city of Athens doth honour Philothei,
the righteous Martyr, whose relics it now revereth with joy; for while living in sobriety and holiness, she hath exchanged all earthly things for the everlasting life through great contests as a Martyr; and she entreateth the Saviour to grant His mercy unto all of us. Apolytikion of the Feast |