Reading Ahepa

Reading Ahepa The Gust C. The chapter was originally known as William Penn Chapter No. 61 but was renamed in 2015 in honor of longtime AHEPAN Gust. C. Kraras.

Kraras Chapter No. 61 of the Order of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Association) was chartered on March 16, 1925, and has served Berks County, PA, for the past 100 years. Kraras Chapter No. 61 of the Order of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Association) was chartered on March 16, 1925, and has served Berks County, PA, for the past 90 years.

07/21/2026

On July 20, 1974, Turkey invaded Cyprus.

Fifty-two years later, Turkey has never been compelled to withdraw its troops, reverse the division it imposed by force, or fully answer for the lives and communities it shattered.

In the decades since, the international community has condemned the invasion, passed resolutions, and called for negotiations.

But condemnation without consequences is not accountability.

Today, we remember those who were killed, displaced and disappeared. We honor those who defended Cyprus. And we renew the demand that the world finally hold Turkey accountable.

52 YEARS WITHOUT ACCOUNTABILITY

AHEPA remembers the illegal Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Turkish troops still occupy one-third of Cyprus.
07/21/2026

AHEPA remembers the illegal Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Turkish troops still occupy one-third of Cyprus.

AHEPA is proud to announce its 2026 Supreme Convention Banquet honorees. The following individuals will be honored on th...
07/08/2026

AHEPA is proud to announce its 2026 Supreme Convention Banquet honorees. The following individuals will be honored on the penultimate day of the Supreme Convention, Friday, July 31, in Philadelphia.

07/08/2026

AHEPA National Convention coming to Philadelphia!

The Gust. C. Kraras Order of AHEPA Chapter No. 61 donated $2,000 to support a mission trip to Mexico by members of Saint...
06/28/2026

The Gust. C. Kraras Order of AHEPA Chapter No. 61 donated $2,000 to support a mission trip to Mexico by members of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Reading, PA.

Tony Phyrillas, treasurer of the Gust C. Kraras AHEPA Chapter No 61, presented the check to the Mission Team on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

The Mission Team, led by Father Cornelius Grandberry, will spend a week in Tijuana, Mexico, helping to build a house for a needy family.

The team has been raising money for the trip in recent weeks. It is selling authentic Mexican blankets and sponsored a Taco Sale during the church's fellowship hour.

AHEPA member Ion Craciun, pictured right, is matching the chapter donation, so with the $2,000 from the chapter, the $2,000 from Craciun, and the $1,000 raised during the Taco Sale, the Mission Trip collected $5,000 to cover expenses for the trip.

On the third Sunday of May each year, all AHEPA chapters celebrate “AHEPA Day” to honor the organization's philanthropic...
05/19/2026

On the third Sunday of May each year, all AHEPA chapters celebrate “AHEPA Day” to honor the organization's philanthropic, educational, and civic contributions, as well as its longstanding support for the Greek Orthodox Church and Hellenic values.

During the church service on May 17, 2026, at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, a memorial service was conducted to commemorate the memory of our departed AHEPA brothers over the past 101 years in the Greek community of Reading.

An AHEPA Day publication was distributed to all parishioners listing the departed Brothers over the past 101 years.

Following the church service, AHEPA recognized four outstanding AHEPA scholarship award recipients with $1,000 scholarships each. The 2026 recipients are Luke Elliker, Ava Futrick, DaMarcus Peoples, and Katherine Wadsworth. Each of these talented youth has a very promising future exhibited by their outstanding academic achievement, leadership qualities, and active involvement in church, school and community activities.

After the scholarship presentation, the AHEPA co-hosted a luncheon for the church community as a thank you for the continued support of our service organization.

05/13/2026

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros proclaims May 17 as AHEPA Sunday! Read the encyclical at the link below!

https://conta.cc/3PHkznL

The Gust C. Kraras AHEPA Chapter 61 awarded the 2026 Patrick Phyrillas Memorial Scholarship to two participants in the S...
05/13/2026

The Gust C. Kraras AHEPA Chapter 61 awarded the 2026 Patrick Phyrillas Memorial Scholarship to two participants in the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival held on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Reading, Pa.

The winning participants were DaMarcus Peoples in the Senior Division and Joshua Westover in the Junior Division. Each student was awarded $500.00.

DaMarcus is a 12th-grade student at Reading High School. Joshua is a 9th-grade student at Wyomissing High School.

Both contestants traveled to Pittsburgh to represent the church in the Metropolis Oratorical Festival.

The Scholarship was created in honor of Patrick Phyrillas, who passed away on Jan. 29, 2023, at the age of 22, following a tragic motor vehicle accident.

Patrick Phyrillas participated in the Oratorical Festival at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church for 9 consecutive years, from 4th through 12th grades.

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