Olga Paxinos
Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church Philoptochos: Chapter No. 2008 in Palos Heights, IL
Olga Paxinos has been a member of Philoptochos for over 30 years. During that time she has served in many officer capacities, including being President more than once. During her tenure, she established a Scholarship Program that assists young parishioners going to college. She still sits on the committee as an advisor. Olga advanced the chapter from selling pastry to having informative lectures on women’s health and assisting women’s shelters. Being a former nurse, Olga always aims to please. She is the first to volunteer. In addition to her continued leadership and support at the chapter level, Olga also served for several years on the Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos Board. Olga is married to Peter Paxinos and they have 3 children; Ari and Zoe Paxinos. who have 3 children; Eleni and Bill Spyropoulos who have 2 children and Evan Paxinos. She is both a devoted mother and grandmother.
Olga has been named the “Ultimate Cheerleader” for Philoptochos. She encourages young mothers and young adults to participate and become members. She truly exemplifies the mission of Philoptochos, always helping those in need and those that cannot help themselves.
National Philoptochos
2020 Agape Award Chapter Nominees
Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos
Anna Amanatidis, St. George, Schererville, IN
Penny Geavaras, St. John the Baptist, Des Plaines, IL
Vonnie Karafotias, St. Andrew, Chicago, IL
Chrysanthe Kondos, Annunciation Cathedral, Chicago, IL
Tia Muchulas, St. Mary’s, Minneapolis, MN
Anna Paramboukas, St. Nicholas, Oak Lawn, IL
Olga Paxinos, St. Spyridon, Palos Heights, IL
Arianna Stevens, Ascension of our Lord, Lincolnshire, IL
Previous AGAPE Winners
2008 – Despina M. Bellos, Assumption, Town & Country, MO
2010 – Georgia Barris, SS Peter & Paul, Glenview, IL
2012 – Pauline Douglas, St. Nicholas, Oak Lawn, IL
2014 – Dorothy Bezemes, St. Basil, Chicago, IL
2016 – Ismini Arges, St. Demetrios, Hammond, IN
2018 – Andrea Despina George Tiggas, St. Mary’s, Minn., MN