Philoptochos MissionEcumenical Patriarch Athenagoras I, who was serving as Archbishop of North and South America, established the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc. as the duly accredited women’s philanthropic society of the Greek.Orthodox Archdiocese of America in November 1931. 

The Mission Statement of the Society is:

To help the poor, the destitute, the hungry, older parents, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, individuals with disabilities, victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of the impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone in need of the Church’s support through fundraising efforts.

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 traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and cus-toms.

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

OUR AIMS AND PURPOSES

•Philanthropy

•Propagation of Faith

•Education and training

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A Message From:Paulette Szajna, St. John Philoptochos President

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I encourage YOU to join us as we continue to carry on the legacy our past Officers, Board and Members

have created in fulfilling the mission as stated above. Philoptochos believes YOU are our treasured resource,

and we need your talents and skills.Become a member today and help the society to extend its reach

into the lives of those who are most in need and to model the Orthodox Christian concepts and traditions.

~~Paulette

734-755-9275

email pdszajna@outlook.com

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