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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Countdown to the Greek Independence Day Celebrations 2017
2017 Independence Day Parade will take place on Sunday, April 2nd at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. All necessary information is attached. Please fill out the attached Information Sheet and return as instructed. We will keep you up-to-date about the details of the festivities and anything that hasn’t been determined so far.
Federation February 2017 Meeting
Please join us for our monthly meeting by sending at least two representatives from your church/society. The meeting is hosted by Dena Verikakis at Pizza Peddler, Route 926 & Route 202, West Chester, PA 19382 on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at 7:00 pm.
Invitation to 2017 Vasilopita Cutting
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley cordially invites all member societies and organizations to attend the traditional 2017 Vasilopita cutting. His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos will bless the Vasilopita at Saint Thomas, Cherry Hill, NJ, on Sunday, February 12, 2017, right after the Divine Liturgy.
Past Federation President Nick G. Nicolas passes away
Nick G. Nicolas, formerly of Philadelphia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2017, in Delray Beach Florida. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Dorothea Nicolas (Pavlos), his beloved sister, Elizabeth Manos and by his many nieces and nephews, all of whom adored him.
Hellenic Organizations Host Vasilopita Cutting
Cinnaminson, NJ – Representative Organizations from the Greek American community hosted their annual Vasilopita cutting at the Merion Banquet Facility. The event was highlighted by a donation of two-thousand dollars for relief efforts at Ionian Village in Greece, whose campgrounds were devastated by a tornado in September of 2016.
Fr. Demetrios J. Constantelos passes away
Rev. Dr. Demetrios Constantelos, Charles Cooper Townsend Sr. Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History and Religious Studies and Distinguished Scholar in Residence passed away on January 10, 2017. Fr. Demetrios J. Constantelos was a retired priest of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. He was a world-renowned scholar on Eastern Orthodoxy, Byzantium, modern Greek history, and…