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Greek male citizens to submit information for military recruitment purposes
The Consulate General of Greece is informing that all Greek male citizens born in 1997, are requested to present themselves to the Armed Forces Department of the Consulate General of Greece in New York, until March 31st, 2015, to submit required information with regards to the national military service (address, telephone number, level of education,…
Temporary suspension of controls of the military status for Greek male citizens who live abroad
According to an announcement of the Consulate General of Greece, Greeks living abroad, except for deserters, who will travel to Greece to vote in the parliamentary elections on January 25th, 2015, will be exempted from controls of their military status, from 01-12-2015 until 08-02-2015. Prosecution of the above individuals is suspended for this period.
Vasilopita Cutting at Ikarian House
Pennsauken, NJ – Slice after slice of New Years Vasilopita bread was handed out by Rev. Economos Panagiotis Lekkas of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. Some 65 representatives of various Greek organizations and churches attended the first new year gathering at the Ikarian House, which has become a tradition.
Federation of Hellenic-American Societies Hosts 2015 Vasilopita Cutting – Photo gallery
Pennsauken, NJ – Some 65 members of various Greek organizations attended the first meeting of the year, hosted by the The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley at the Pan-Icarian House in Pennsauken, NJ.
Philadelphia Hellenic Federation Officers sworn in at St. Thomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – Hosted at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church, President Stathis Karandonis of the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley, along with officers were sworn in for the 2015 year this past Sunday.
Hellenic Federation Christmas Party at Pontian Leski
Upper Darby, PA – Christmas parties are being celebrated across the Delaware Valley. Last night the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley, hosted theirs at the Pontian Leski.
Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley Christmas Dinner Party
We cordially invite all of our members to the Federation’s Christmas Dinner Party to be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 7:00 pm, at the Pontian Society “AKRITAI” Clubhouse in Upper Darby. Please send your church or society representatives. We hope to see you there.
Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley November Meeting
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley is inviting all its members, parish councils, organization leaders, parish priests and dance instructors, to a meeting on November 18, 2014, 7:30 pm at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Wilmington, DE.
Federation announces Independence Day Parade
Elkins Park, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley hosted it’s first annual meeting of the year at Annunciation Greek Orthodox church. At the top of the agenda was the Independence Day parade. This year, the Philadelphia community will parade down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from Eakins Oval to the…
Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley October Meeting
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley is inviting all its members, parish councils, organization leaders, parish priests and dance instructors, to a meeting on October 14, 2014, 7:30 pm at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park PA.
Vice President Biden addresses Clergy Laity Banquet expressing support for the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Cyprus and Greece (Video)
Philadelphia – Vice President Joe Biden addressed the delegates of the 42nd Biennial Clergy Laity Congress of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, last night, at the Grand Banquet, held in the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel.
Clergy Laity Lands in Philadelphia for 42nd Biennial Congress
Philadelphia, PA - Greek Orthodox Christians from across North America congregated this week for the 42nd Biennial Congress. The four day event brought together some 1500 delegates and 500 Clergy members who attended the event, that was hosted at the Marriot Hotel in Center City Philadelphia. Each day, lectures, workshops and an exhibit venue will provide…