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An Appeal for Support
In Preparation for the Sacred Days from the Nativity to Theophany B eloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, O nce again this year, our Guild, with the encouragement and blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Cyprian, appeals to your Christian love as we approach the Nativity. We kindly ask for your help so that our fellow people in need may also celebrate the Birth of our Saviour, by offering them a festive meal for their holiday table and a smile of joy. F or this purpose, w
Dec 12


Letter of Gratitude
B eloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, T ogether with His Eminence, Metropolitan Cyprian of Oropos and Phyle, the Board of Directors of the St. Philaret the Merciful Philanthropic Guild offers heartfelt thanks to Your Christian Love. L ittle Paisios is now in London for examinations, and we pray that a treatment may be found. We remain in communication with his parents, should our help be needed again. F rom our hearts we pray that our Lord may richly reward you all with he
Dec 12


Opening Ceremony of the Charity Shop
Duration: November 16, 2025 – January 31, 2026 (New Style) On Sunday, November 3, 2025 (Old Style), for the fifteenth consecutive year, the opening ceremony of the Charity Shop took place, organized annually as a fundraising activity by the St. Philaret the Merciful Guild for the strengthening of its manifold philanthropic work. It was held under the protection of the Holy Patrons of our Metropolis: the Mother of God “Surety of Sinners” and the Three Holy New Hierarchs, whos
Dec 6


Appeal for help for our little Paisios
B eloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, T hree months ago little Paisios was admitted to the hospital with nephrotic syndrome. D espite the doctors’ efforts, the condition of his kidneys has worsened greatly and he is not responding to treatments, which has caused side effects in his body. A t the hospital in Athens no effective therapy has been found so far. A n immediate transfer of Paisios to London is needed, where there is a specialized center that can undertake his tre
Nov 28


A Truly Worthy "Glory to Thee, O God!"
Fifty years of lying prostrate on his bed of pain Some forty years ago, I would often visit the Hospice for Neuro-disablility located on...
Sep 28


Appeal for Assistance with Urgent Surgery Costs
With the blessing of His Eminence, Metropolitan Cyprian of Oropos and Phyle, the Board of Directors of the St Philaret the Merciful Guild...
Sep 12


Seventeenth Blood Drive of the Holy Metropolis of Oropos and Phyle
With the blessing and encouragement of His Eminence, Metropolitan Cyprian of Oropos and Fili, the seventeenth (17 th ) Blood Drive of...
Sep 11


Pilgrimage and Visit to the Rural Detention Facility of Kassaveteia
March 16, 2025 (Old Style) O n the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent, March 16, 2025 (Old Style), by the Grace of God, His Eminence,...
Aug 21


Visit to the “Holy Unmercenaries” Residential Care Home for Adults with Special Needs
“...their Angels do always behold the face of My Father Which is in Heaven....” Wednesday, December 11, 2024 (Old Style) O n Wednesday,...
Dec 27, 2024


Speech on the Twentieth Anniversary of the Founding of the St. Philaret the Merciful Guild
Our Most Reverend Father, Metropolitan Cyprian: W e are gathered here tonight to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the founding of...
Dec 24, 2024
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