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Orthodox Church’s charities

The recently renovated website of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus includes for the first time an entry regarding the Church’s role in social welfare. Most of the information provided concerns only the activities of the Archbishopric of Orthodox Church of Cyprus. Individual bishoprics, however, have their own activities.

On the basis of the information accessed on November 19, 2009, the following is a brief overview of several charitable projects. There is a broad variety of organizations and institutions that play a public role on issues of social welfare.

First, there are various coalitions of Orthodox Christian women which, under the auspices of the Archbishopric, undertake a variety of local charitable work. They operate in close connection with local parishes or community leaders. Second, there are charitable brotherhoods that provide assistance to low income community members and others in need. These brotherhoods operate also at the level of individual parishes. Third, there is the "The Good Samaritan" Foundation, which also sponsors a foundation aimed at addressing the needs of orphans and widows through financial and other means. Fourth, a Center located in downtown Nicosia offers assistance to working women.

Some specific actions mentioned include the organization of a childcare center in the Nicosia metropolitan area, initiatives to address the special educational needs of specific villages, and the operation of a youth club. Moreover, several announcements have been made regarding fellowships for students.

December 2014

D 12 September 2012    AVictor Roudometof

CNRS Unistra Dres Gsrl

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