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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…
Hellenic Professional & Civic Organizations Host Annual Vasilopita Cutting & Dinner
In cooperation with the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia & Greater Delaware Valley, Hellenic Professional & Civic Organizations invite you to join in, celebrate and welcome the New Year at the Annual Vasilopita Cutting & Dinner on Friday, January 20, 2017, 6:00 pm at The Merion, 1301 Route 130 South Cinnaminson, NJ.
Federation January 2017 Meeting
Let’s keep the excitement of the festive days go on and join us for our monthly meeting by sending at least two representatives from your church/society. The meeting will be held at the Pan-Icarian House – 6620 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ 08110 on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at 7:00 pm. As it became customary in…
A Christmas Message
Dear members and friends of the Federation, May the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ bring to you and your families lots of blessings, health, and love! As we will be celebrating Christougenna and the 12 days of Christmas, let’s: Give the care to the sick and the hungry, to the poor and the persecuted…
Federation December 2016 Meeting
You are kindly requested to join us for our monthly meeting by sending at least two representatives from your church / society. The meeting will be held at the Pontian Society “Akritai” Clubhouse on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at 7:30pm.
Federation November 2016 Meeting
We are rapidly reaching the Holiday Season, and the Federation is planning to organize a fundraising Christmas Event on Saturday, December 17. The event will take place at Saint Demetrios Hall in Upper Darby. During our November meeting at Concord Pizza (205 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, PA 19342) on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 7:30…
Federation October 2016 Meeting
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley is inviting all its members to a dinner and meeting on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 7:30 pm at the Pontian Society “Akritai” clubhouse, 6456 Market Street, Upper Darby, PA 19082.
Federation of Hellenic-American Societies Looks to Youth and Invigorates Future
George Maniatis was elected the new Vice President of the Hellenic Federation of Greek-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley last night at the Pontian Society clubhouse. Maniatis will certainly have big shoes to fill and challenges. Maniatis is the youngest person ever to be elected to the post of Vice President of the…