Agia Markella
The Ladies Panchiaki Society "St. Markella" of New York is the ladies auxiliary society of the Panchiaki "Korais" Society of New York. It was founded in 1934 with the mission to provide philanthropic assistance to needy individuals and families in our beloved Chios and here in the United States.
We hold small fundraisers throughout the year and rely heavily on caring volunteers to accomplish our charitable endeavors. Our main means of fundraising is by hosting various events including luncheons highlighted by our Annual Vasilopita at the beginning of every year. Over the years we have made donations to many needy institutions including:
St. Michael's Home of the Aged - New York
Zorzis Mihalinos - nursing home in Chios
Silogos Karkinopathon - in support cancer patients in Chios
Kivotos Tou Kozmou - camp for orphaned and needy children in Chios
many others
Every year the ladies’ society commemorates the feast days of Saints Markella (July 22) and Matrona (October 20) the two "Xiotopolitises" Great Martyrs of Chios by hosting a breakfast following the artoklasia at SS. Constanitine and Helen in Jackson Heights.
Officers:
Mary Kojes, President
Felia Menis, 1st Vice President
Carol Kyriannis, 2nd Vice President
Virginia Stamboulis, Treasurer
Rose Vaggelas, Secretary
Contact: panchiakistmarkella@gmail.com
2020 Vasilopita
St. Markella held its annual vasilopita luncheon February 20th at Terrace on the Park.
79th Anniversary Luncheon
On November 2, 2014, St. Markella held its 79th Anniversary Luncheon at Maria's Restaurant in Bayside for the benefit of St. Michael’s Home - Expansion Project and to honor past president Magda Gerazounis.
St. Michael’s Home for the Aged
During one of their frequent visits to bring cheer to the residents, members of St. Markella delivered a $2000 donation to the home.
Greek Independence Day Parade
The ladies of St. Markella along with members of the Panchiaki Korais Society, fellow Chians and Greeks marches down 5th Ave. to celebrate Greek Independence Day.