Philoptochos: Friends of the poor, mothers of a new homeland
Long before Philoptochos had a name, its work started with a knock on a door. In the closing years of the 1800s, waves of immigrants from Greece, Asia Minor, and Constantinople arrived in American port
National Philoptochos convenes its landmark 2026 Biennial Convention in Cleveland: four days of sisterhood, faith, & inspiration
CLEVELAND, Ohio — National Philoptochos, the philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, welcomed a record-breaking 385 attendees to Cleveland for its 2026 Biennial Convention, held June 29 through July 2. With the
Agape Award given to St. Mark Philoptochos Chapter of Boca Raton at Clergy-Laity Congress
Read the original announcement from the Metropolis of Atlanta here. At July 2’s Agape Awards at the Clergy Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros praised the women of Philoptochos as faithful servants,
National Philoptochos hosts AGAPE breakfast
On the final morning of the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress and National Philoptochos Convention, the Philoptochos Agape Breakfast brought together the women of the National Philoptochos Society in a spirit of celebration and gratitude. His
National Philoptochos Biennial Convention opens in Cleveland
National Philoptochos held its Official Open on June 30 in Cleveland, part of the 2026 Biennial Convention running June 29–July 2 alongside the GOARCH Clergy-Laity Congress. Gathered under the theme “Rise and Build: Women Leading,
Jeannie Ranglas awarded HCHC’s Honorary Doctorate of Humanities
Jeannie Ranglas—Philoptochos President for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco, faithful steward, philanthropist, and dedicated volunteer—was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humanities degree during the 84th Commencement of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
Organizations convene to address Orthodox women’s concerns
From April 23-26, Orthodox faithful gathered at New Skete Monastery in Cambridge, New York for an in-person and virtual workshop on women in Orthodoxy. The workshop presented attendees an opportunity to share concerns regarding women’s
Philoptochos supports Girl Delegate program with transformational grant
The National Philoptochos is honored to announce the presentation of a $36,795 grant to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Girl Delegate Program, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to nurturing the next generation of faithful, compassionate, and globally
Philoptochos gathers for Lenten retreat to sustain the spirit of service
With gratitude and joy, we share the beautiful gathering of 125 devoted Philoptochos women from parishes across the Archdiocese District for their annual Lenten Retreat guided by their theme “Sustaining the Woman Who Serves.” Under
National Philoptochos Board gathers for spring meeting in Boca Raton, Florida
The National Philoptochos Board convened for its Spring Meeting on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton, Florida. Board members from across the United States gathered for a day
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian hosts “Icons in Bloom” exhibit in Tenafly, New Jersey
On Friday, February 27th the community of the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Theologian in Tenafly, New Jersey celebrated the first Saluations to the Theotokos and then attended the opening of an exhibit called
National Philoptochos Society welcomes 2026 HCHC graduating class to the Philoptochos Center of Philanthropy
New York, NY—The National Philoptochos Society had the distinct honor of welcoming seminarians from the Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology Graduating Class of 2026 to the Philoptochos Center of Philanthropy during their visit
National Philoptochos welcomes Archbishop Elpidophoros for annual Agiasmo & Vasilopita
The National Philoptochos Society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese began 2026 in a particularly blessed manner, continuing a cherished New Year’s tradition at the Philoptochos Center of Philanthropy (PCOP) in New York City. Led by
Abp. Elpidophoros attends 2026 Vasilopita celebrations
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended two Vasilopita celebrations on Thursday, January 22, 2025. The first took place at the annual Archdiocesan Staff New Year’s Luncheon, graciously hosted by Mike Angeliades and Steve Tenedios
Abp. Elpidophoros presides over Vasilopita-cutting for Archdiocesan District Philoptochos
Yesterday, January 20, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America offered his blessing and presided over the cutting of the Vasilopita for the Direct Archdiocesan District Philoptochos, marking the beginning of the new year with prayer,
Abp. Elpidophoros prays for healing at 20th anniversary of Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society celebrated the 20th anniversary of its biennial Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon on Saturday. The event took place at Flourish Atlanta, and was hosted by the Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos.
GOARCH announces 2026 Clergy-Laity Congress in Cleveland, Ohio
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is pleased to announce that the 48th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress will take place in Cleveland, Ohio, from June 30 to July 2, 2026. The Holy Eparchial Synod approved Cleveland as the host city last
