History of the Society Farsarotul
Feb 28, 1989
While benevolent societies have existed for many centuries, the specific roots of the Society Farsarotul may lie in the guild system of Ottoman cities. Guilds
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Robert J. Nicola
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Fr. George Coca
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Nicholas S. Balamaci
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Elissa Mondschein
Rebecca M. Townsend
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Nicolae Cican – Initiator and Founder of the Society Farsarotul
Apr 15, 1987
Nicolae Cican was among the first of the Farsarotsi to come to America, arriving just at the turn of this century. Being by nature rather energetic, impatient,
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Society Farsharotu
Apr 25, 2009
Efforts to preserve or at least record some of the world’s endangered languages continue to capture media attention. In a March 16, 2009 article entitled,
From the Hills of the Balkans to the Streets of San Francisco: An Unexpected Modern Aromanian Story
elissa mondschein
Feb 16, 2026
Ryan Batjiaka and John Bica (photo at: Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, Berkeley CA) This past year, two members of the Farsharotu Society—John and
Letter from the President
Robert J. Nicola
Feb 28, 1992
Dear Members and Friends of the Society Farsarotul: I wanted to take this opportunity to announce to one and all an exciting new initiative we
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Society Farsharotu
Aug 28, 1988
The Society notes with sadness the passing of member George D. Kiosse. May his soul rest in peace. We note also some recent deaths of
Discovering an Old Photo and with It, Some Family History
elissa mondschein
Jul 24, 2025
by Janine Tegu I always thought that there weren’t that many Greeks/Vlachs in the Vermont area (I guess my mistake). I always thought that there
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