The Order of The Sons of Pericles

The Order of The Sons of Pericles

The Junior Order of AHEPA

Sons of Pericles in District 5 (NJ & DE)

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Today, the Sons of Pericles come together, not only to honor that legacy, but to ensure that it is preserved for future generations. Our members are proud of the contributions that Hellenism continues to make to this country. We are dedicated to improving our communities through Philanthropy and Civic Responsibility. The pursuit of excellence in Education andAthletics helps stimulate and prepare tomorrow’s Leaders. These ideals comprise the goals that every member of the Sons of Pericles strives to achieve.

HISTORY

The Sons of Pericles were started in 1926 by a group of Manchester, N.H. AHEPANS. The founder was Dr. Alexander Cambadhis. He helped the fledging new youth group with their dealings with other organizations as well as with the Order of AHEPA. His goal and the goal of the Sons of Pericles is to promote Hellenism to the youth and to keep the fire of our Motherland burning for generations to come. Together with the aid of some members of the Order of AHEPA from the Manchester, NH, Chapter, these young men were the first members of the Order and are known collectively as The Mother Lodge of the Sons of Pericles.

The first chapter named itself the Queen City Chapter #1. Its first officers were installed on February 3, 1926. Within a year, the first National Convention was held in Lowell, MA with 14 Chapters in the fraternity. In 1928, in Detroit, MI, the Sons were officially recognized as the Junior Order of AHEPA. In 1932 at the National Convention in Akron, OH, the Order expanded its jurisdiction into Montreal, Canada, thereby making it the first international Greek Youth Organization in the world.

What is The Sons of Pericles?

The Sons of Pericles is an international brotherhood dedicated to the preservation of Hellenism. In addition, the Order espouses philanthropy, civic responsibility, athletics, education and individual excellence.

What is ?

The two Greek letters, Ypsilon and Pi are the letters that represent the initials of the Fraternity. They stand for two Ancient Greek words: “Υιες” and “Περικλέους.”

“Υιες” comes from the Ancient Greek word “ο Υιος” which means “son.”Υιες is the plural “sons,” with the article οι it means “The Sons.”

“Περικλέους” comes from the Ancient Greek word “ο Περικλης,” which is the name Pericles. “Περικλέους” is a form of the noun that denotes possession, along with the article "του ," which translates to “of”.

So, the Name of the Fraternity, οι Υιες του Περικλέους translates directly from the Ancient Greek into the English phrase “The Sons of Pericles.”

What are the Aims and Objectives of The Sons of Pericles?

To promote and instill the spirit of a national patriotism; allegiance to the flag; support to the Constitution; obedience to the laws and reverence for the history and traditions of the Unites States of America, Canada, the Bahamas, the Commonwealth of Australia and Greece.

To stimulate love and admiration of the Hellenic culture, traditions and ideas; to promote throughout the world, and especially the United States and Canada, a better and more comprehensive understanding of the Hellenic people; to encourage the study of Hellenic letters, arts, and sciences and the preservation and teaching of the Hellenic language.

To develop character by promoting in every manner possible a high standard of ethics and good fellowship amongst its members. To develop the spirit of human understanding, mutual benevolence, helpfulness and to stimulate and encourage education and to point out to its members the beauties of sacrifice and the deformities of selfishness.

To champion the causes of education, and to make possible for its members the full enjoyment of education facilities.

To further in its memberships the ideals of obedience and respect towards parents and elders.

To prepare its members for admission into the Order of AHEPA and to assist the chapter of the AHEPA to carry out the aims and purposes of the Senior Fraternity.