Filiae Patriae
Filiae Patriae (also korp! Filiae Patriae, abbreviated C!FP) is an Estonian student sorority (distinct from the North American understanding of said term); the oldest sorority in Estonia.[1]
| Filiae Patriae | |
|---|---|
| Founded | October 27, 1920 University of Tartu |
| Type | Academic corporation |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Sorority |
| Scope | International |
| Colors | White, Red, and Green |
| Flag |  |
| Headquarters | W. Struve 4 Tartu 51003 Estonia |
| Website | www |
History
Filiae Patriae was founded on 27 October 1920 at the University of Tartu.[1] It operated until 1940, when it was closed after Estonia was incorporated into the Soviet Union.[1]
The sorority's activity continued in the West: chapters were founded in Canada, the United States, Sweden, Australia, and Brazil.[1]
The sorority was re-established in 1988–89.[1]
Symbols
Its flag is white, red, and green
Affiliations
Filiae Patriae has friendship treaties with several overseas fraternities, such as the Hämäläis-Osakunta and Nylands Nation of the University of Helsinki, as well as Gästrike-Hälsinge nation of Uppsala University.
See also
References
- ^ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "The Filiae Patriae Sorority". www.cfp.ee. Archived from the original on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
External links
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