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AHEPA to Honor Greek Banker and Philanthropist Nancy Papaioannou

AHEPA, the biggest Greek-American organization, will honor banker Nancy Papaioannou for her commitment to the community. AHEPA's Chapter 326 announced that Papaioannou will receive the President's Award for "Dedication and Commitment to the Community" during its 85th Anniversary Dinner Gala...

Fox Series ‘Krapopolis,’ Set in Ancient Greece, Upsets Greeks

Some Greeks are disturbed by Fox's animated series Krakopolis set in a mythical Ancient Greece which they say is demeaning to the ancient civilization. The show is set in mythical Ancient Greece and centers on a flawed family of humans,...

AHEPA Celebrates 100 Years Since it was Founded in Atlanta, Georgia

On July 26, 1922, AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) was founded by eight visionary Greek immigrants in Atlanta, Georgia. The Greek immigrants came together in a fraternal bond to form the Order of AHEPA to combat discrimination, bigotry, and...

Nick Smyrnis, Former Supreme President of AHEPA, Passes Away

The Greek-American fraternal organization AHEPA released a statement on the death of a former Supreme President Nick Smyrnis on Monday. Smyrnis, who was 98, served in the highest capacity in AHEPA from 1979 to 1981. "AHEPA deeply mourns the passing...

AHEPA to Host Tarpon Springs Epiphany Banquet with Elpidophoros

The United States' oldest Greek fraternal order, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) will hold its annual Epiphany banquet in Tarpon Springs Florida on January 5, 2022. Celebrating the great feast of Epiphany, when Orthodox Christians believe Christ was...

Reps. Bilirakis, Malliotakis Laud Religious Freedom During Patriarch’s Visit

Rep. Gus Bilirakis, the co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues and the International Religious Freedom Caucus, delivered the keynote address at the Oct. 24 AHEPA Congressional Banquet in honor of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, member of...

AHEPA Celebrates 99 Years of Service in Athens Convention

Celebrating 99 years, the order of AHEPA commenced in Athens with its international convention in plenary sessions and ceremonies, bestowing the organization’s highest honors on the President of the Hellenic Republic, the Prime Minister of Greece and the President of Cyprus.

AHEPA Supreme Convention Underway in Athens, Greece

AHEPA, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association is holding its 99th-anniversary supreme convention in Athens.

AHEPA to Convene in Athens in July

Greek Diaspora Convention in Athens Next Month Order of AHEPA Daughters of Penelope convene in Athens this summer in July.

AHEPA Honors the Fallen on Memorial Day

Greek-American organization AHEPA honored all those who were killed in battle, including Greek-American soldiers, on Memorial Day.