Philoptochos Sunday

Metropolis of New Jersey

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Stewardship Sunday, December 1

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It Begins Here

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Parish Life in Pictures

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Sunday, January 12

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Welcome to Our Website!

We are an Orthodox Christian community under the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, and the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey. We are the 6th oldest Greek Orthodox community in the United States (established in 1901), located in Elkins Park, a charming northern suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Quick Links to Current and Upcoming Events

Monday, October 21, 2024, Fall Assembly Presentation >>
November: Matthew 25 Ministry Turkey Drive >>
Thursday, November 7: Philoptochos Annual Bid & Buy >>
November 8-10: Regional GOYA Fall Retreat >>
November 8-10: OCF Mid-Atlantic Fall Regional Retreat >>
Saturday, November 16: Advent Retreat "The Nativity">>
Friday, November 22: GOYA Friendsgiving Feast >>
Sunday, December 1, 2024: Parish Council and Endowment Fund Elections >>

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Starting Wednesday, November 6, 7 PM

Join our twelve-week journey exploring the History of Christianity

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Saturday, November 16

What is the Nativity, The Incarnation of Christ, all about?

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Ministry Life

We offer many ministry opportunities for adults, youth, and children of all ages to get involved and grow in the faith

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Join Philoptochos and make a difference in the lives of people in our community, in the United States, and around the world

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Bring Your Donations by November 16

Catechism School Thanksgiving Dessert Drive

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Place Your Order by November 25

Your purchase supports our Youth in the upcoming Philadelphia Music and Dance Festival

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Beautifully Decorated and Gift Boxed

Order your holiday Vasilopites & support our Youth Ministries!

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Archbishop Elpidophoros of America

Encyclicals, homilies and activities

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Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople

Εγκύκλιοι, ανακοινώσεις, και δραστηριότητες

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Orthodox Observer

The latest church news from our Patriarchate, Archdiocese, and Metropolis

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Philadelphia, February 14-16, 2025

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CrossRoad Summer Program

Α ten-day academic summer institute that prepares high school juniors and seniors to make big life decisions

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Stewardship of Time, Talent, and Treasure

When we see a great need in our community and the world, we may ask, “If God is so loving, then why is there so much poverty and suffering in the world? Where is God when we need Him?” Sometimes, the need is so overwhelming that helping at all seems impossible, but in the miracle of the five loaves and two fish, we are taught to offer what we have, no matter the amount, and miracles will happen.

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