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Philoptochos Launches Ukraine Relief Fund
March 04, 2022
For Immediate Release: March 4, 2022 New York, NY – On March 3, 2022, the Executive Board of the National Philoptochos Society unanimously approved an immediate emergency disbursement of $10,000 to IOCC to support humanitarian relief efforts in the emerging crisis in Ukraine. Read more »

GOARCH Ukraine Relief Fund
March 04, 2022
Archbishop Elpidophoros Launches Ukraine Relief Fund Read more »

Clergy Laity Congress and National Philoptochos Convention to Convene in New York City in July 2022
January 27, 2022
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America announces that the 46th Biennial Clergy Laity Congress will convene in New York City from July 3-7, 2022, with the theme “Legacy, Renewal, Unity” Read more »

Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos President Eleni Constantinides Christmas Greetings
December 24, 2021
Beloved Metropolis Board Members, Chapter Presidents and Philoptochos Sisters, I greet you with love in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Read more »

Christmas Message from National Philoptochos President Arlene Siavelis Kehl
December 23, 2021
Dear Beloved Members of the National Philoptochos Board, the Metropolis Philoptochos Boards, the Chapter Boards, and Stewards of the Philoptochos Society, During this holiday season, I’d like to share a most meaningful story with you which warms my heart. Read more »

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros Installs 2021-2023 Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos Board
November 16, 2021
On Saturday, November 13, 2021, we celebrated the Feast Day of Saint John Chrysostom, Patron Saint of our Holy Metropolis, Read more »

Celebration for Philanthropy, hosted by the Foundation for Morristown Medical Center.
September 30, 2021
On September 29, 2021 Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos President Eleni Constantinides Read more »

2021 Metropolis of New Jersey Clergy Laity/Philoptochos Convention
September 28, 2021
The 2021 Metropolis of New Jersey Clergy Laity and Philoptochos Convention was held Read more »

The Archdiocese Archives | Orthodox Observer

The Archdiocese Archives | Orthodox Observer

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