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embody and embrace the Hellenic Principles and Traditions.
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BRIEFLY: It began as a
soccer club by the recent immigrants from Greece
in the 1960s, but it soon turned into
social
club
that
organized dinner dances to finance its activities and assist our
church. Eventually it became a
philanthropic and
cultural society
open to everyone who embraces the traditional Hellenic ideals. We welcome Americans of all persuasions who are interested in the Hellenic culture and epic history! Our membership is open to all who embody the Hellenic Ideals, so feel free to join us as a member, or to come to our meetings, which are open, and are held every second Thursday of the month in the Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The programs include a social hour @ 6pm, dinner @7, 7:30 brief business meeting, followed by a speaker on current events or on community concerns. |
Current Project
Some of our current major cultural and philanthropic projects include: Greek Ethos magazine,
Classical Greek Theater productions, an annual Apokreatiko Dinner Dance Glendi, an annual
Community Picnic, Red Cross blood drives once or twice a year, meals for the indigent,
assistance in the local Paralympics for the handicapped, twice to 3 times a year Symposia on
Greek history and heritage, etc. Surf through the pages for the details.
Reverend Anthony Sarris Memorial Fund and Award Before his dormition and that of his
wife in 2009 Fr. Sarris requested that in lieu of flowers people can donate funds to the Greek
Olympic Society. The funds will be used to present an Olympic Award to a deserving young
member of the community. If you are interested in donating please email former president Nick
Geldis or call him at his cell fon 1-614-579-2513 or make a check payable to Greek Olympic
Society/Fr. Sarris Fund and mail it to Greek Cathedral, 555 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215.
Membership/Meetings
Our membership is open to all who embody the Hellenic Ideals, so feel free to join us as a
member, or to come to our meetings, which are open, and are held every second Thursday
at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The programs include a social hour, dinner, brief
business meeting, followed by a speaker on current events or on community concerns.
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