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
Vice-President
Fr. George Coca
Secretary
Nicholas S. Balamaci
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George C. Fatsy
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Elissa Mondschein
Rebecca M. Townsend
John Bica
Margaret Felis
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Articles Regarding Founding
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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From the Editor: The End of an Illusion
Nick Balamaci
Apr 25, 2011
Of all the Newsletters we have published in our 24 years, this issue may very well be the most important, because it contains 3 remarkable
The ICOANA: Holy of Holies in the Vlach Home
Dr. T. Steven Tegu
Feb 28, 1989
This is a photograph of the icon that we had in our home in Baieasa, and it is the only spiritual link that we have
Letters to the Editor
Society Farsharotu
Aug 28, 1993
Dear Editor, I would like to thank Helen Winnifrith for sharing her extraordinary and eye opening visit to Albania in the last Newsletter. I respected
The Return of the Native
Dr. T. Steven Tegu
Feb 28, 1990
A single event can change a person’s life. My journey to war-torn Baieasa (in Greek, Vovousa) in November of 1945 was such an event. At the
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Society Farsharotu
Apr 28, 1997
New Members The Society warmly welcomes the following new members: Patricia J. Appuzo Fairfield, CT Richard Bicki Providence, RI Arthur Gravanis Southport, CT Elissa Mondschein
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