Pontian Society of Chicago Xeniteas

In November of 1977, the Pontians of Chicago organized the Pontian Society of Chicago Xeniteas. The founders of the organization are: Kostas Adamidis, George Andronikidis, Fotis Kaltourmidis, John Makridis, George Mavridis, Savvas Melidis, Stathis Pollatsidis, Kostantinos Varnasidis. Today, their children and grandchildren are carrying on their dreams and ambitions in continuing the promotion of the Pontian culture.

The goals of the Xeniteas organization are to promote Greek and Pontian culture in America, philanthropic endeavors, to highlight Greek Orthodoxy and to promote loving relations amongst each other. In respect to our goals as an organization, the Xeniteas organization of Chicago is thriving in promoting our culture to Greeks and Americans alike. Over the years, we have conducted lectures, hosted annual dinner dances, organized dance performances, made monetary donations throughout America and Greece and we conduct monthly meetings.

The dance group of Xeniteas has gone a long way. We hold weekly dance practices and we perform at various functions throughout Chicago. In addition to our dance group, we are fortunate enough to dance to live music. We have our own lyritsis and daoultsis. 

The Pontian Society of Chicago, Xeniteas, would like to thank all the Greeks and Americans of Chicago for their support throughout the years. We would also like to formally thank the dedicated members of the organization. Xeniteas would not have prospered without their loving commitment.