The Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch (The Order) is an organization of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America (Antiochian Archdiocese), with the objective of financially supporting the departments, programs and charitable works of the Antiochian Archdiocese, Patriarchate of Antioch and the Orthodox Christian faith. The Order assists the Antiochian Archdiocese in its continued effort to reach out to all in need and bring to them the message of the Gospel.
The members of The Order are comprised of clergy and lay individuals who make a lifetime annual financial commitment. All members pledge to work together in harmony to promote the spiritual and financial well-being of the Antiochian Archdiocese and the Orthodox Christian faith.
The Order Governing Council (North American Officers, Committees and Diocesan Chairs/Vice Chairs), in response to requests for funding for charitable projects, seeks guidance from the Primate of the Antiochian Archdiocese on specific projects and funds requested.
The Order shall regularly keep its members and prospective members informed of its activities and of the Projects that The Order supports. The Order shall use all forms of electronic media to communicate its mission and works to the members of the Antiochian Archdiocese and the Orthodox faithful.
The Order shall set annual goals that allow it to increase its support for charitable projects. Members are expected to encourage other Orthodox Christians to become members of The Order, enabling The Order to increase its annual contributions to its various projects.
The Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch is an organization of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America with the objective of financially supporting the departments, programs and charitable works of the Antiochian Archdiocese, Patriarchate of Antioch and the Orthodox Christian faith. The Order assists the Antiochian Archdiocese in its continued effort to reach out to all in need and bring to them the message of the Gospel.
The membership of the Order is comprised of clergy and lay individuals who make a lifetime financial commitment and pledge to work together in harmony to promote the spiritual and financial well-being of the Antiochian Archdiocese and the Orthodox Christian faith.