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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George C. Fatsy
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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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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
The Watering Can: Memories of My Childhood
Barbara Elena Shola
Oct 28, 1995
Growing up in America is a special blessing. But it seems to me that those who grow up in one of this country?s many immigrant
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Society Farsharotu
Apr 25, 2002
We are pleased to welcome the following new members: Alexander Tudor Westport, CT Susan Perkins Stark Los Angeles, CA Marina Todeasa Monroe, CT Cara Bernard
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Dr. Tom J. Winnifrith
Apr 25, 2008
We’ve heard of members of our community achieving distinction in the arts, such as Tony Award nominee David Pittu on the Broadway stage. We learned
Vlach Mythology
Society Farsharotu
Aug 28, 1992
Those raised in our cultural tradition know that the Vlachs have plenty of myths. Some of the most popular are about the origin of various
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