It was 12 years ago when Fivos, a Greek who grew up in Germany, went on a trip to the other side of the Atlantic. After 3 months he knew that Peru would become his adopted homeland. Despite many difficulties, he has become very attached to the people, who now feel like family…
Christmas acts full of love
This Christmas we had the opportunity to show our love in action to those who have been deprived of it because life has shown them its cruel face. Our desire was through the events we organized, to make the holiday season beautiful and special for our fellow human beings, young and old, who are in need.
Ukraine: People in Need
A first team of Greeks is on the border of Poland and Ukraine. Thousands of food portions are prepared and served daily.
Together with our partners (CRR), a large warehouse has been secured and the logistics are being turned over to us. Trucks are transferring food and aid across the border daily into war-torn Ukraine.
Operations are also being conducted in Romania. We are providing…
Happy Mother’s Day Mrs. Alky
It’s fair to say that Alky Macris is the ‘mother’ of Hellenic Ministries, for she helped begin the organization in 1980 along with her husband, Costas Macris. In fact, she remains an active member of HM to this day. Thus, on the occasion of Mother’s Day, we as members of the HM family want to say “thank you” and to wish Alky a “Happy and Blessed Mother’s Day!”
How did the coronavirus affect Fivos’ ministry?
The Covid-19 pandemic also brought changes to Alto Peru, as residents were quarantined for 100 days. In the last 2-3 months, adults are allowed to move around normally, but children and the elderly are still restricted. In fact, due to the high number of cases, it seems that there is a possibility that the residents will be quarantined again.
Fivos and his ‘children’ in Peru
Fivos serves the people of Alto Peru in every possible way. At first, he started cooking for the homeless and drug addicts, but now he also takes care of their children.He still remembers the first child who clung to him. He was the son of a woman who used drugs. This child stayed at Fivos’ house for about 5 years, but unfortunately…
Fivos: The young man who followed the will of God to faraway Peru
“What is the meaning of life?” was the question that made Fivos change his life 180 degrees, leaving his plans to return to his homeland Greece, and make a fresh start in Peru. Fivos is a Greek who grew up in Germany and his dream has always been to return and live in Greece. After graduating from Bible school, where he studied theology, he decided…