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Greetings fellow Vinianites! Please note that we have moved our PO box from its previous location (a franchised office) to an official post office location. The new address is listed below: Adelphotis Vinianiton "Oi Dodeka Apostoloi" PO Box 11482 Charlotte, NC 28220 Our old address will continue to accept mail until October 30th, 2026. Alternatively, you may donate online via the PayPal button on the page linked below: https://www.adelphotisvinianiton.com/donations As

Greetings fellow Vinianites! We recently had the pleasure of corresponding with Parthenia Charitou, the president of Eppi-Droume Anke (a non-profit organization dedicated to charitable endeavors benefiting Greek communities) and the owner of the Greek Village Life Youtube channel (a channel that focuses on Greek villages and their irreplaceable histories). Ms. Charitou previously conducted an interview with our own Tom and Laura Nixon, which can be watched in its entirety he

Greetings fellow Vinianites! We are pleased to announce that the stone courtyard outside the Chapel of the Dormentation of the Virgin Mary in New Viniani is now complete. On behalf of both the association and our Vinianites across the sea, we would like to thank all of you that graciously contributed to the project. Attached is a post from the Facebook page of our sister committee in Viniani, which shows the completed courtyard and expresses their thanks. https://www.face

Greetings fellow Vinianites! Today marks America's 250th anniversary celebration. Before many of us became Americans, we were─and still are─Vinianites. It was through great effort and uncompromising hard work that our forebears survived and flourished in this country, and each of them had their own indispensable part to play in its growth. It's on this day that we celebrate not only the tenacity of those that founded America, but the tenacity of the immigrants that made it

Greetings fellow Vinianites! Over the coming months, you may notice that our website is undergoing adjustments and improvements. One of said improvements is that we may now accept donations online via Paypal. For more information regarding online donations, please click this text highlighted in blue to be taken to our donation page. Furthermore, we would like to note that our fundraiser for the Church of the Dormition of Virgin Mary (see here for details) is still underway

Greetings fellow Vinianites! Χριστὸς ἀνέστη (Christ is Risen!) We would like to take the opportunity to wish you and your families a happy and blessed Easter this coming Sunday. Furthermore, we have sent out our Easter postcard to everyone on our mailing list, and it should arrive by mail within the week. Additionally, we have an announcement we would like to make. • It is with great sorrow that we announce that Dimitrios Theoharis passed on to the Lord on April 6th, 202

Greetings fellow Vinianites! The following is a transcript of a letter we sent this month, which is included here for your convenience. -------------------------------------------------- Greetings patriots, friends and members of Adelphotis Vinianiton, I hope this letter finds all of you and your families in good health and spirits. As the Easter season approaches, we are reminded of the many sacrifices Jesus Christ made in the name of our salvation. The teachings of Easter

Greetings fellow Vinianites! As 2025 draws to a close and the new year begins, on behalf of the association we would like to express our heartfelt thanks for all of your support. We hope that this year offers you and your family many opportunities for happiness, and that--just as you did last year--you will walk side by side with us as we strive to honor the legacy of our village. Additionally, we have an announcement we would like to make. • It is with great sorrow that we

Greetings fellow Vinianites! On behalf of the association we would like to wish our members and their families a blessed and safe Christmas and New Year. Photo Credit: Ruane Manning The end of this year is fast approaching, and we hope that we can tell more of your stories, share more of our village, and rely upon your welcome support as we break in the new one. With warmest season's greetings, - Committee of Adelphotis Vinianiton "Oi Dodeka Apostoloi"

Greetings fellow Vinianites! We would like to thank everyone that came to our general assembly on 11/16/25. It was a very constructive meeting that covered a broad range of topics, and we eagerly look forward to seeing all of you at the next one. Additionally, we have a few announcements we would like to make. • We would like to extend our congratulations to Christos Lambrakis and Elina Nikopoulos who were married on January 7th, 2024. Elina is the daughter of Dino and Anna

Greetings fellow Vinianites! As a reminder to our members, our next general meeting will be held on 11/16/25 at 3 PM EST at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Charlotte NC . Additionally, we have a few announcements we would like to make. • It is our sorrow to announce that Giani Gazetas passed on to the Lord on November 1st, 2025. He lived in Viniani, Evrytanias. We would like to express our heartfelt condolences to his family. • We would like to extend our co

Greetings fellow Vinianites! This page will be used to intermittently post important information regarding upcoming events. While letters will still be our primary method of communication, we hope this will be helpful as a secondary source to mitigate any difficulties with postage.