The Chios Society of Greater Washington DC area attended the Greek Independence Day Parade in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday March 24, 2024. The weather was windy and cold.
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The Chios Society of the Greater Washington DC hosted the Quarterly Meeting of the national Chios Societies of the Americas and Canada. The meeting was held at The Hellenic Center in Bethesda, Maryland on February 3rd.
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The 2024 Vasilopita Luncheon was held at The Italian Oven in McLean, VA 22101 on January 14, 2024.
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Flyer for the upcoming 67th National Chian Convention held in Washington D.C. from Oct. 11-13, 2024
Why do Greeks add a coin to Vasilopita for New Year’s?
Speech by Maria Stefanias, President of the Chios Society of Greater Washington DC area
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Another speech by Maria Stefanias
Priest blesses cutting the Vasilopita
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Artoklasia Service to Commemorate the liberation of the island of Chios was held at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church on Sunday, November 5, 2023. On the 11th of November 1912, the island of Chios was liberated from the Ottoman Empire and reunited with the newly built Greek State.
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The Chios Society of the Greater Washington DC chapter held its 13th Annual Potluck Picnic Party on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Carderock Regional Area Pavilion located near Potomac, Maryland.
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The 9th International and 66th National Chian Convention was held in Chios from August 3-6, 2023.
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The Chios Society of Greater Washington DC area attended the Greek Independence Day Parade in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday March 26, 2023. The weather was mild.
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The 2023 Apokriatiko Masquerade Potluck Party was held at the Hellenic Center on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Everybody had a great time.
Next generation of Chios members dancing at the party
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The 2023 Vasilopita Luncheon was held at Trapezaria Greek Kuzina Restaurant in Rockville, Maryland on January 15, 2023.
Why do Greeks add a coin to Vasilopita for New Year’s?
Blessing of Vasilopita by Father Perry
Speech by Vasilios Skordalos, 1st Supreme Vice President of the National Chios Society
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The Chios Society of Greater Washington, DC hosted a fundraising dinner to support philanthropic organizations whose missions are to help children in need on the island of Chios, Greece.
The dinner was held on Sunday December 4, 2022, at La Casa Restaurant located in Alexandria, VA.
We thank everybody who contributed for this charity event.
We also thank Kosta and Diane Monis for donating the food and place for this fundraising dinner.
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