Celebrating and Promoting Greek Culture and Ideals
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley unites 45+ organizations to promote Hellenic Ideals, establish relationships, and inspire celebration of Greek culture.
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Happy Greek Independence Day
Dear friends and members of the Federation, As of today, 196 years ago, Greeks stood up against the Ottoman Empire and revived Hellenism after almost 400 years of oppression. Despite their non-existent military infrastructure, limited resources and size, our forefathers revolted against the tyrants. With love and respect to the ideal of freedom, they succeeded…
Call to Special Meeting before Greek Independence Week Celebration
Please join us for this special meeting by sending at least two representatives from your church/society. The meeting will be held at the Pontian Akritai Society (6456 Market St, Upper Darby, PA 19082) on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 7:00 pm.
March Meeting Rescheduled
Join us for the next meeting by sending at least two representatives from your parish/society. The meeting will be held at the Pontian Akritai Society (6456 Market St, Upper Darby, PA 19082) on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at 7:00 pm.
Federation Announces Grand Marshal of Parade
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley announced that Dimitrios Halakos of Wilmington Delaware would be the Grand Marshall of the Greek Independence Day parade.
Federation February 2017 Special Meeting
Getting closer to the Greek Independence Day, we call a special meeting to discuss all open issues about the upcoming celebratory events. Please join us for this special meeting by sending at least two representatives from your church/society at Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church Hall, 6501 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19149, on Tuesday, February…
Evzones at the Greek Independence Day Parade 2017 in Philadelphia
We are pleased to announce that for once again this year, we are privileged to host the Presidential Guard of Greece for one week. All costs for their stay and entertainment are raised solely by the Parade Committee who are all volunteers. Your contribution will assure that the Greek Evzones line the Ben Franklin Parkway,…