Seasonal Greetings

Pascha 2013

Beloved National Board, Chapter Presidents and Stewards of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, 

Christos Anesti!  Alithos Anesti! I greet you in thanksgiving as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  We are invited to “Come and Receive the Light.”  During Great and Holy Lent we walk together towards the sacred mystery of unconditional love found in the Crucifixion and Resurrection of our Lord marking the emergence from darkness. 

“Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared.  But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb.  Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.  And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments.  Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, Why do you seek the living among the dead?  He is not here, but is risen!”  (Luke 24:1-6)

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Beloved National Board, Chapter Presidents and Stewards of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society,

Today, the Virgin bears Him who is transcendent, and the earth presents the cave to Him who is beyond reach.  Angels, along with shepherds glorify Him.  The Magi make their way to Him by a star.  For a new child has been born for us, the God before all ages.            Kontakion in the Third Tone

On behalf of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, I extend joyful greetings to you and your loved ones during this Christmas celebration of gladness.

With hearts that lovingly beat for all others, the Philoptochos women express in this Holy Season thankfulness for blessings as we venerate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are not just members of an organization; we are one sisterhood, one family united in a very precious way.

Read National President's Christmas Message