52nd Anniversary Cutting of the Vasilopita

In the fourth century, Saint Basil the Great established various philanthropic institutions, and distributed money to the poor in a discreet manner by placing gold coins in sweetened bread.  The recipients cutting the bread were surprised to find the gold coin, which provided them with material sustenance.  These special loaves of bread became known as the bread of Saint Basil or Vasilopita.

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Philoptochos Society September Luncheon

“Philoptochos…..80 Years of Reaching Out and Touching Others” was the theme for the Metropolis Philoptochos luncheon.  The annual luncheon took place Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Rosewood Banquets in Rosemont, Illinois.  The sold out event, chaired by Irene Arsoniadis and Patty Tsaoussis, commemorated a significant milestone, the 80^th Anniversary of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society. 

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5K Walk for HIV/AIDS

The Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos was challenged with raising $10,000 to benefit individuals suffering from HIV/AIDS.  Our goal was to meet this challenge and raise the funds to benefit the 1,800,000 AIDS Orphans in Ethiopia, in partnership with IOCC, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and the 400 National AIDS Service Organizations in the United States.  Since we love a challenge, on May 9^th, a group of 100 women, men, children, babies in strollers “Hit the Streets” for a 5K Walkathon.

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