The Center for Social Advancement, Medical Prevention and Research, Panagia Philanthropini

The Monastery Center

Goals & objectives

	Welcome to The Center for Social Advancement, Medical Prevention and Research, Panagia Philanthropini Established in accordance with the Eastern Orthodox Christian Faith the Center for Social Advancement, Medical Prevention and Research, Panagia Philanthropini, (Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Who Loves Humankind) resides in northern Greece, near the town of Ormylia, Chalkidike. The mother monastery, the Sacred Convent of the Annunciation, is a large monastic community, with over 120 nuns from various nations, the majority of whom hold university degrees. The Convent, is a dependency of the Monastery of Simonos Petras on Mount Athos. more

	Medical examinations Since 1991, the Monastery Center of Panagia Philanthropini has organized and continuously augments its free for all people medical diagnostic examinations, public health and scientific research divisions. The center "Panagia Philanthropini" examines more than 7,000 women annually for breast cancer and cervical cancer. The Center seeks to provide tangible support to professionals, leaders, and advocates throughout the world who seek to develop medical projects for the benefit of their own people.			Collaborations and Support The Monastery Center offers its services to all without payment. The work of the Center receives partial support from the European Commission, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the Hellenic Government and private support such as from the Susan G. Komen For The Cure (formerly known as Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation). European Free Trade Association Susan G. Komen for the Cure The ministries of the Center are also supported from large number of community volunteers .

	The EFTA Research Project 2004-2008 The research and study of the molecular early detection of breast, cervical and colon cancer. more

	Signing ceremony for the beginning of the EFTA funded Research Project Their Royal Majesties, King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway, honored the signing ceremony for the beginning of the EFTA funded Research Project in our center. more

International Outreach

news & announcement

Make a virtual visit to the Monastery Center and its facilities, using panoramic photography technology. more

The Center of Panagia Philanthropini reaches out to underprivileged populations, in Greece and internationally. more

Learn more about conferences, examinations and events organized by the center. more

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