The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is the duly accredited women’s philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Philoptochos literally means “friends of the poor.” If you find joy in helping others and have a willingness to serve those in need, you have a place in Saint Sophia’s chapter of Philoptochos!
The Mission of our Society:
• To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, and the victims of disasters. We also undertake the burial of impoverished persons and offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fundraising efforts.
• 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.
The James and Mary Pechewlys Philoptochos Scholarship for $1,000 is accepting applications for the 2024/25 college year. Applications must be received in the Church office by June 1, 2024.
For more information, please contact the Church office at (305) 854-2922.
There are many ways to contribute and every donation, large or small, directly supports the mission of our parish.
Saint Sophia Cathedral
2401 SW 3rd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33129
Sunday Service Hours
8:30 am – Matins
9:30 am – Divine Liturgy
Saint Sophia Office
244 SW 24th Road
Miami, Florida 33129
Office Hours
Monday–Friday
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Office Telephone
(305) 854-2922
Email Contacts
General Office Staff – office@stsophiamiami.org
Reverend Father Spiro D. Bobotas – frspiro@stsophiamiami.org
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