The Filiki Eteria was a secret organization founded in 1814 in Odesa, aimed at liberating Greece from Ottoman rule. Its members were primarily Greek merchants and intellectuals who sought to inspire a national awakening and coordinate efforts for independence. The society played a crucial role in the lead-up to the Greek War of Independence, which began in 1821. Through its network, the Filiki Eteria spread revolutionary ideas and recruited supporters, ultimately contributing to the establishment of an independent Greek state.