St. Paul’s Fellowship of Labor

The Four components of the SPFL Experience

St. Pauls Fellowship of Labor

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" 2 Timothy 4:7

St. Paul's Fellowship of Labor is a non profit organization that serves Orthodox Christian monastic and church communities throughout the world that are under the auspices of the GOC. SPFL organizes both local and international service trips that deepen participants understanding of Holy Orthodoxy, build Christian fellowship, and help them grow spiritually.

Nearly 15 years of service
Over 2,500 participants
Impacted 7 COuntries
Over 30,000 Volunteer Hours

Our Board

Under the Spiritual Guidance of Archbishop Demetrius

Demetri Patitsas

Co-founder and President

Demetri is a parishioner of St. Peter and St. Paul Parish in Mt. Union, PA and along with his wife Calliope and three sons, works to help support the service driven activities of SPFL.

Spiridoula Asgarian

Secretary

Spiridoula Asgarian has worked in the non profit space for over 10 years and has dutifully served both as an SPFL participant and as a board member for several years.

Ismael Asgarian

Treasurer

Ismael brings a deep love of byzantine chanting, non profit development, and orating to the board.

Metropolitan Demetrius of America

Chair of the Board

Metropolitan Demetrius of America has served on the board of SPFL since its conception in 2005.

A Youthful Revival to Support an Ancient tradition

The Four components of the SPFL Experience

Travel

Fellowship

Service

Orthodox Tradition