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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.
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
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.
03/25/2026
AHEPA Chapter No. 61 mourns the loss of our Brother, Christ G. Kraras
Christ Gust Kraras Obituary March 23, 2026 - Kuhn Funeral Homes View Christ Gust Kraras's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.
02/07/2026
Dr. Patukas is a longtime member of the Order of AHEPA.
From A Mountain Village To Medical Success: The Inspiring Journey Of Peter Patukas ⋆ Cosmos Philly Peter Patukas rose from a childhood in wartime Greece to become a respected physician in Pennsylvania, turning early hardship into a life of perseverance, faith, and service to his community.
12/31/2025
More than 100 attend AHEPA Chapter 61 Christmas Party
More than 100 attend AHEPA Christmas Party The AHEPA Chapter No. 61 Christmas Party was a big success with more than 100 in attendance. (Photo by Chris Dikos) More than 100 guests att...
12/18/2025
All members of AHEPA Chapter #61, especially those with young children or grandchildren, are invited to join our Family Christmas Party on Monday, Dec. 29, at 5:30 PM in Kraras Hall at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Reading. There will be plenty of fun activities for children and a great opportunity for fellowship with AHEPA members. The event is open to all parishioners of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.
10/28/2025
Please join the Order of AHEPA and our Supreme President as we commemorate the 85th Anniversary of Oxi Day. On October 28, 1940, Hi**er sent a representative of the Axis forces to visit Prime Minister of Greece, Ioannis Metaxas, demanding surrender. Eighty-four years later, we celebrate PM Metaxas' response, "Oxi." No.
We salute the heroes of the day who fought and defied fascism, and remember our Brother Ahepans and Sons of Pericles members who fought heroically behind enemy lines in Greece during World War II.
Read Supreme President E. Chris Kaitson's commemorative statement:
https://conta.cc/49fR9V6
10/20/2025
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