WELCOME
We are the Saint Andrew the Apostle Philoptochos Society
Saint Andrew the Apostle Philoptochos is a women’s organization dedicated to serving the poor through Saint Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church. Philoptochos is the backbone of philanthropic activity throughout the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in America.
ABOUT
Welcome to Saint Andrew the Apostle Philoptochos Society, a dynamic women’s philanthropic organization that supports the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Philoptochos is a community of dedicated women who give their time and resources to help those in need.
OUR MISSION
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc., is the duly accredited women’s philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The mission of the Society shall be:
- To help the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and
- 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 participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.
The charitable work of the Society shall be performed with discretion, courtesy and kindness.
PHILOPTOCHOS BOARD MEETINGS:
First Sunday every other month after fellowship . All are welcomed. Next meeting will be on Sunday September 7, 2025