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.
See the flyer for Greek Independence Day Parade
More information about the parade in Baltimore
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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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The Chios Society of Greater Washington D.C. celebrated the Artoklasia service for the liberation of Chios at the Saint Theodore Orthodox Church, Maryland on Sunday, November 20, 2022.
Chios was liberated on November 11, 1912.
The 65th National Chian Convention was held in Cleveland, Ohio from November 11-13, 2022.
The Chios Society of Greater Washington D.C. was represented by our President, Maria Stefanias and our board member, Diane Monis.
Maria Stefanias was reelected as the Public Relations & Social Media Officer
at the Chios Societies of the Americas and Canada
Diane Monis was elected to become Supreme Governor, Maryland-Washington D.C
Chios Societies of the Americas and Canada.
According to the Greek New article, here is the list of the 2022 elected officers of the Chios Societies of the Americas and Canada
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The Chios Society of the Greater Washington DC chapter held its 12th Annual Potluck Picnic Party on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Carderock Regional Area Pavilion located near Potomac, Maryland.
Speech by Rev. Fr. Dimitrios J. Antokas, the spiritual advisor for our Chios local chapter
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Video from the Chios Facebook taken by Maria Stefanias
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The Chios Society Washington DC attended the Greek Independence Day Parade in Baltimore, Maryland on March 27, 2022. The weather was cold, windy and rainy.
See the flyer for the parade in Baltimore, MD
More information about the parade in Baltimore
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The 2022 Vasilopita Luncheon was held at Nostos Restaurant in Vienna, Virginia on March 6, 2022.
We plan to contribute all the proceeds from the Vasilopita luncheon to the organization that supports persons with Special Needs (AmeA) on our island of Chios. With your help we will be supporting the AMEA IONES XIOU purchase a small bus to help those in need of transportation. It was a very successful event. Thank you everyone for your donation
Speeches by Maria Stefanias, Vice-President of Chios Society of Washington D.C. area
Speech by Vasilios Skordalos, 2nd Vice President of the National Chios Society and Maria Stefanias
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The Chios Society Washington DC held its 11th Annual Potluck Picnic Party on Saturday, October 11, 2021 at St. Theodore’s Greek Orthodox Church Hall in Lanham, Maryland.
Speech by George Psillos, President of Chios Society of Washington D.C. area
Video from the Chios Face Book
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