2026/10/25 - Memorial Service @ Annunciation

The Pancretan Association of America Fraternity of Detroit "Pseloretes," the Cretan Ladies Society "Kriti," and the "Levendoyenna" Youth of Detroit invite you to commemorate two significant events in Cretan history on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM:

• The Heroes of the Holocaust of Arkadi (November 8, 1866)
• The Four New Martyrs of Rethymno (October 28, 1824)

An icon of the Four New Martyrs of Rethymno will be available at the church for veneration.

We will also honor the memory of all deceased past members and loved ones. We encourage all Cretans to submit the names of their loved ones to be included in the memorial service. Please send your list of names to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Brief History:

The Four New Martyrs of Rethymno — Aggelis, Manouil, Georgios, and Nikolaos — were farmers and married men with children who lived as Crypto-Christians, outwardly adopting Turkish identity while secretly remaining faithful to the Orthodox Church. During the Greek War of Independence (1821–1824), they were captured and beheaded on October 28, 1824, for their resistance to Ottoman rule. They were buried at the Monastery of Saint Constantine, Arkadi.

The Holocaust of Arkadi (November 1866) occurred during the Cretan revolt against Ottoman rule. The Arkadi Monastery, serving as the rebel headquarters, was besieged by a large Ottoman force. Over 700 women and children, along with 259 defenders, took refuge there. When the Ottomans broke through, rebel Kostis Giaboudakis ignited the monastery's gunpowder storage, resulting in the death of most inside. This act of resistance shocked Europe and North America, further undermining Ottoman legitimacy.

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
707 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48226

We look forward to seeing you there as we honor the heroes of our past and the memories of our departed loved ones.

26/10/10 - ΠΑΝΗΓΥΡΙ ΤΗΣ ΛΕΒΕΝΤΟΓΕΝΝΑΣ

The Cretan Youth of Detroit – Levendoyenna is excited to invite you to a special day of Cretan culture, music, dance, and community on Saturday, October 10th, 2026 at the Detroit Cretans! We’ll be hosting both a daytime Cretan Dance Workshop and our annual Glendi, Panigiri tis Levendoyennas, that evening.

We’d love to see everyone come out, learn some Cretan dances during the workshop, enjoy great music and food at the glendi, and celebrate together! This event is open to everyone, so feel free to share this announcement with family and friends.

See you October 10th!

Best,
Cretan Youth of Detroit – Levendoyenna

2026/11/28 - Inter-Syllogo Sporting Clays Tournament

Save the date for the Inter-Syllogo Sporting Clays Tournament!

The Inter-Syllogo Sporting Clays Tournament brings together Detroit's Greek community for a fun-filled day of sporting clays, food, friendly competition, and fellowship! Whether you are a seasoned hunter or simply looking for a great day outdoors with family and friends, everyone is welcome. Come for the sport, stay for the company!

A Joint Venture of Detroit's Greek Community: Cretan Association of Detroit • Chios Society • American Hellenic Congress • Thessaliotiko Association • Messenian Association • Roumeliotiko Sylogo

Highlights: Inter-Club Competition — bragging rights for the top 10 shooters! Lunch catered by Zestia Greek Street Food. Raffles & Prizes — dozens of items to be won.

Not a shooter? No problem! Come enjoy the luncheon, raffles, beautiful grounds, and a great day with friends and family. All are welcome!

Registration: Additional ticket and registration information will be available soon.

For more information or to participate in the tournament, please contact the event organizers.

2026/11/01 - General Assembly Meeting

General Assembly Meeting: 3:30 PM

Dinner will be served following the meeting.

We hope you can join and participate!

Agenda:

I. Secretary's Report
II. Treasurer's Report
III. Old Business
IV. New Business

2027/01/30 - Pseloretes Annual Dance

Join the Detroit Cretan Chapters for our signature event of the year—an evening of authentic music, dinner, and dancing. We look forward to a full weekend of celebration!

The Detroit Chapter “Pseloretes”, in collaboration with the Cretan Ladies Society of Detroit "KPHTH" and the Levendoyenna Cretan Youth of Detroit, proudly invites you to our Annual Cretan Dinner Dance!

Saturday Schedule: Doors Open: 7:00 PM | Dinner: 8:00 PM

Admission:
• Dinner: $85 (Adults)
• Children: $35 (12 & Under)
• Dance Group Performer: $15
• After Dinner Admission: $25

2027 Annual Raffle

Enter for a chance to win one of our fantastic prizes! The drawing will be held during the Saturday dance, and the winner need not be present to win:

• Grand Prize: One Round Trip Ticket to Greece
• 2nd Prize: TBD
• 3rd Prize: TBD

Donation: $10.00 per ticket or 6 for $50.00.

For tickets and information, please contact our board at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Warm regards,
The Detroit Cretans “Pseloretes”, Cretan Ladies Society of Detroit "KPHTH", and Levendoyenna Cretan Youth of Detroit

2027/03/04 - Tsiknopempti Dinner

Celebrate Smoky Thursday with the Detroit Cretan community! Enjoy a traditional evening of grilled meats and fellowship at the Cretan Club.

The Detroit Cretan Chapters "Pseloretes," "Kρητη," and "Levendoyenna" invite you to celebrate Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday) with us at the Cretan Club!

Doors Open: 5:30 PM | Dinner Served: 6:30 PM

Admission: Adults: $30 | Children & Students: Free

Join us for an evening of delicious grilled meats, great company, and celebration. We are also seeking volunteers for cooking, setup, and bartending.

Please RSVP or sign up to volunteer no later than February 18th by contacting our board: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.