Centennial Album

The Vision

In 2023, the Adelphotis celebrated its 100th anniversary. The June 2023 centennial celebration was a memorable occasion, with Arahovites from around the world attending. It brought back great memories of Karyae Park.

Throughout its history, the Adelphotis has published three major historical albums (1927, 1950, and 1972) in addition to its annual booklet. These books contain priceless information and history about the Adelphotis and Arahova - preserving and well-documenting our history over the years.

With the last major book published over 50 years ago, the 100th anniversary seems the perfect time for a fourth album. The goal is to continue documenting the Adelphotis’ rich history, accomplishments, members, and families while celebrating our centennial.

The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Charlotte, which also celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023, produced a fantastic centennial album. After meeting with their album committee, we are confident we can create our own.

The Next Phase

We are pleased to share that, thanks to the strong support and commitments received from our members, the Adelphotis will be moving forward with the proposed Centennial Album.

With sufficient commitments now in place, we are officially beginning the planning phase of this important project. We are now collecting official payments for Family Pages. To reserve your page, please complete this form with your payment and return it by mail, or submit your form and payment electronically below.

RESERVE FAMILY PAGE HERE

In the coming months, we will be reaching out to those who have reserved their family page with additional information and next steps. We will also be sharing updates with all members as the project progresses.

This album will serve as a lasting record of our shared history, highlighting the families and individuals who have shaped the Adelphotis over the past 100 years. We strongly encourage all families of Arahovitan descent to participate by securing a Family Page, as these pages are what will truly bring the album to life—preserving the names, stories, and legacy of our community for future generations.

If you would like to be involved in the planning of this Album, please join our Centennial Album Committee. More information can be found here.

Sample Pages

Poster requesting help for a proposed 100-year historical album about Adelphotis Arahoviton Karyae. Contains an image of a book cover with a town scene and a table of contents listing history, organization achievements, and family stories.
Sample history page about Adelphoti Arahoviton Karyae with a photo of Karyae Park, featuring trees, flowers, and Greek flags.
A page from a family history booklet with a black-and-white photo of Nick and Pearl Kaperonis from the 1940s, and text describing their contributions to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox community in Charlotte.