Order of St. Ignatius

Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch

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.

Purpose of the Order

  • To promote and propagate the teachings of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and the welfare of the Orthodox faith.
  • To strengthen the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese as a spiritual, administrative and functional entity. 
  • To financially support the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese through a lifetime commitment. 
  • To enhance the spiritual commitment of its members.