Chios Society of Greater Washington D.C. — Past Events

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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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.

Flyer for the event

Information about Apokriatiko

Dancing at the party

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.

Flyer for the event

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

Cutting of the Vasilopita by Maria Stefanias, President of the Chios Society of Greater Washington DC area

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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.

Flyer for the event

Speeches by John Costalas, Vice-President of Chios Society of Greater Washington DC and Maria Stefanias, President of Chios Society of Greater Washington DC

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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.

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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

More information on a webpage

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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 Maria Stefanias, President of Chios Society of Greater Washington D.C. and Pete Likouris, a board member

Speech by Rev. Fr. Dimitrios J. Antokas, the spiritual advisor for our Chios local chapter

Picnic Flyer

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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.

Flyer for the event

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

Blessing and cutting of the Vasilopita by a priest from The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in Bethesda, MD

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