Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos President Christmas Greetings

GREEK ORTHODOX METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY

GREEK ORTHODOX LADIES PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY

 

For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. Isaiah 9:6-7

Beloved Metropolis Board Members, Chapter Presidents and Philoptochos Sisters,

With the blessings of our beloved Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey, I greet you with love in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

This is a most wonderful and busy time of the year when we are preparing to celebrate with family and friends the Miracle of Jesus’ Birth. This is a time when we should be reflecting on the blessings that have come to each and every one of us through the Miracle of Jesus’ birth.

 On behalf of the Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos Board of Directors I extend my deepest gratitude, love and admiration to all of you for the amazing work you do.

 Christmas is one of the times of the year when the Church collectively focuses on a specific and meaningful moment in the life of Christ. Our beloved churches will be full of people who will be getting together to celebrate and praise the Lord.

 Let us ask Him to give strength to all of us as we find ourselves seeking the will to remain steadfast in our faith and continue to offer our gifts of love, hope and charity to our fellowmen.

Let us celebrate the Christmas Miracle while thinking about the needs of others and be thankful for the blessings He bestowed upon us.

The Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos thanks all of you for your dedication, compassion and perseverance throughout the challenges we faced through the year. It is our fervent prayer that you will continue to open your hearts to those who are struggling. As you give of yourself you will truly feel the blessings of the Gift of the Nativity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ now and throughout the New Year.

May Christmas bring tranquility to your soul. Where there is a need let us pray for abundance, where there is a disease, let us pray for health, where there are fears let us pray for courage, where there is hatred let us pray for love and happiness.

Merry Christmas!

With love in Christ,

Eleni Constantinides

Eleni Constantinides, President

Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos