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Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Parade
Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 1:00 p.m.
Ben Franklin Parkway and 22nd Street
Free Admission
Presented by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley
For Some Americans, IVF Means a Trip to Greece
As IVF costs rise and access tightens in the US and UK, more patients are turning to Greece for treatment. Lower prices, fewer delays, and a growing network of clinics are reshaping the path to parenthood.
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When Greece Becomes a Backdrop: What Shows Like Emily in Paris Get Right and Wrong
How shows like Emily in Paris package cities for global audiences and why Greece is often reduced to a familiar, export-ready image.
Greek-American Group Urges U.S. to Act on Religious Freedom Concerns in Turkey
Greek-American advocates urge the U.S. to act on religious freedom concerns in Turkey following a new USCIRF report and renewed calls over Halki.
“Christos Anesti” at Evangelismos in Philadelphia as Fireworks Mark the Moment
Just before midnight on Holy Saturday, parishioners packed the courtyard of Evangelismos tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church as the Resurrection was proclaimed and fireworks rose overhead.
First Anastasi Celebrated with Father Konstantinos at St. Sophia
Parishioners at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Jeffersonville gathered on Holy Saturday morning for the First Anastasi with Father Konstantinos Loukas, marking the beginning of Pascha.
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Name Days this Week: April 12 – 18, 2026
See who is celebrating from April 12–18, 2026, with several well-known names falling during this Easter week. A quick guide for reaching out and saying χρόνια πολλά.
Holy Friday Lamentations Service at St. Demetrios Upper Darby Presided Over by Metropolitan Apostolos
Metropolitan Apostolos presides at the Holy Friday Lamentations Service at St. Demetrios in Upper Darby, as the faithful gather around the epitaphios for one of the most solemn moments of Holy Week.
Holy Thursday Service at St. Thomas in Cherry Hill Presided Over by Metropolitan Apostolos
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey presided at the Holy Thursday service at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ. Watch the service presented in two parts.
Metropolitan Apostolos Presides at Holy Thursday Liturgy in Wilmington
Metropolitan Apostolos presides over the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Wilmington during Holy Thursday.
AHI Honors Three Greek Americans for Leadership and Service in Washington
The American Hellenic Institute honored Helen A. Carlos, Savas Tsivicos, and Stavros Veletsis at its 52nd anniversary awards dinner in Washington, D.C.
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A New Kind of Summer Event Is Coming to Halkidiki
A new sports and wellness event, Porto Carras Athlos, launches in Halkidiki this May, combining running, swimming, and cultural experiences.
Mount Athos and the Question That Won’t Go Away: Why Women Are Still Barred
Mount Athos has barred women for nearly 1,000 years. A look at the history, theology, and ongoing debate over one of Greece’s most unique places.
When Easter Meant Obligation: A Memory from Asia Minor Before Everything Changed
A Greek testimony from Asia Minor recalls Easter, shared traditions, and how everyday life changed before the communities disappeared.
Europe’s New Entry/Exit System Starts April 10: What Travelers to Greece Need to Know
The EU’s Entry/Exit System goes fully live on April 10, 2026, replacing passport stamps with digital border records for many non-EU travelers to Greece and the Schengen area.
Patriarch Bartholomew Received at French Academy in Paris
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was received as a foreign associate member of a leading French academy, highlighting the place of Orthodoxy in Western intellectual life.
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Metropolitan Cleopas Reflects on Persecution and the Meaning of Suffering in Orthodox Tradition
Metropolitan Cleopas of Sweden traces how the Orthodox Church has understood persecution and suffering across centuries during a catechumens’ seminar in Stockholm.
Revisiting 1821 Through Its Women: A New Exhibition in Detroit
An exhibition titled #WeAreGreekWarriors opens at the Hellenic Museum of Michigan, featuring paintings by Ramona Pintea inspired by women of the Greek Revolution.
Greek-American Zach Galifianakis Debuts New Netflix Series, ‘This Is a Gardening Show’
Greek-American comedian Zach Galifianakis stars in a new Netflix series, This Is a Gardening Show, premiering April 22, 2026.
National Hellenic Museum in Chicago Announces April Online Events
The National Hellenic Museum in Chicago is hosting a series of online events in April, including discussions, book clubs, and a film screening on Greek history and culture.
Long before ‘detox diets,’ there was fasting: what Lent still is for Greeks
Greek Orthodox Lent is one of the world’s oldest fasting traditions, and it has nothing to do with wellness trends. Here’s what it actually looks like, and why it endures.
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Remembering members of our community
Christ Gust Kraras
Christ Gust Kraras, known for his work in Reading and his decades of service at Saints Constantine and Helen Church, passed away March 23, 2026, at 79.
John A. Koninis Sr.
John A. Koninis Sr., a Wilmington business owner known as the “Flooring Doctor” and an active member of AHEPA, passed away at 91.
George John Tsavalas
George John Tsavalas, born in Gerakas, Greece, and a longtime Delaware engineer, is remembered for his work, his family, and his deep ties to the Greek community.
Sofia (Galani) Economou
Sofia (Galani) Economou, a beloved mother, γιαγιά, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, one day before her 88th birthday.
Konstantinos Davidis
Konstantinos Davidis, a Greek-American restaurateur and longtime member of the Philadelphia community, passed away on February 28, 2026, at age 96.
Zoe Kousoulis
Zoe Kousoulis, longtime member of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church and pillar of the South Jersey Greek-American community, passed away at 85.