"Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink?
When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 
When did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?"
  ... inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me."
Matthew 25:37-40

National Philoptochos Site  
Metropolis Philoptochos Executive Board, Board Members & Past Presidents
WHAT IS PHILOPTOCHOS?
Established in 1931 by the late Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras I and greatly expanded under the spiritual leadership of His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos, Philoptochos Societies are a vital part of our Greek Orthodox Parishes everywhere.
 Philoptochos is the right arm of the Church; a society of spiritually faithful united in love and service. Philoptochos supports many charities while spiritually enriching its members through their participation in its many works.  
Metropolis of Atlanta Chapter Philoptochos Presidents
MEMBERSHIP
 "Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God which He has given you."
DEUTERONOMY 16:17 		 

Schedule of Area Meetings

Announcement about Diakonia Infimary Naming Project

We strongly urge all Greek Orthodox faithful of every Greek Orthodox Parish 18 years of age and older to join The Ladies Philoptochos Society and become members, whether active or supportive. The success of each local Chapter will be greatly enhanced with the wide embrace of all members. Through your local Chapter membership, a pledge is made to the Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos to support its many ministries of Love. These Outreach Ministries include: Metropolis Discretionary Fund, Metropolis Youth Ministry & St. Steven Diocese Summer Camp  
Philoptochos Connection
MISSION
  
White Dove Newsletter The word Philoptochos means "friends of the poor." From its inception, Philoptochos has exemplified Christian Stewardship in nearly every area. Visiting and caring for the sick and elderly ... providing for the poor and needy ... reaching out to heal the infirmities of our changing society ... giving moral support to families torn apart ... these are only a few examples of our Christian Ministry of Love "If there is among you a poor man ... you shall open your hand wide to him and willingly lend him sufficient for his need, whatever he needs ... for this thing the Lord your God will bless you in all your works and in all to which you put your hand." DEUTERONOMY 15:7-10   
 
VISION
    
 White Dove Subscription Form Our vision today is the same as the one first presented to our forefathers over 60 years ago by the then newly elected Archbishop Athenagoras at his first Clergy-Laity Congress in New York City in November, 1931.

 

"Freely you have received, freely give."
MATTHEW 10:8 		 

"Be a part of this National movement and begin to solicit funds, food, clothing and anything else that will bring relief to our needy brethren; provide housing and cooperate with the Welfare Department of your city and other Philanthropic Institutions for better results. Indifference to the cries of our suffering brothers is a crime. We must care for the needy through the advancement of the work of Christ. The Bible speaks to us continuously about charity. Jesus based our eternal happiness on our concern for the poor, and Saint Paul tells us that charity is the only thing that has eternal value and he admonishes us never to cease practicing charity."
Ecumenical Patriarch Athenagoras - October 20, 1932
This vision for Philoptochos began in our Past, is with us in our Present, and will continue into our Future ...
     Our vision remains ongoing, Then, Now, and Tomorrow ...

This page last modified 8/26/2007