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John V. Kassimatis, 9/11 Hero and Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, Dies
John V. Kassimatis, a former Port Authority Police officer and Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, died after an illness linked to 9/11. His life connected Ground Zero, Saint Nicholas, and decades of service.
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A.F. Helios Wins Eyelands Grand Prize for Loukas & Lydia and the Secret of the Disk
Loukas & Lydia and the Secret of the Disk, the debut novel by A.F. Helios, has been named Grand Prize Published Book at the 2025 Eyelands Book Awards.
St. Basil Academy Sexual Abuse Case Moves Toward Trial After Judge Allows Claims to Continue
Three former St. Basil Academy residents have cleared a legal hurdle in Child Victims Act lawsuits against the academy and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
The Threads That Remain: Ylvia Asal’s Art, Memory, and Pontian Roots
In her Haddonfield studio, Ylvia Asal works with Anatolian Oya lace, family photographs, and Pontian Greek roots to tell a story shaped by migration, memory, and the hands of women who kept tradition alive.
Pyrros Dimas Is Still Lifting for Greece
Pyrros Dimas’ new role as IWF Weightlifting Ambassador returns him to the sport that made him a Greek icon, where Olympic memory, Greek identity, and weightlifting’s future meet.
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Greek Name Days This Week: June 14 to June 20, 2026
Greek name days this week, June 14 to June 20, 2026, with Orthodox commemorations and names including Elissaios, Augustinos, Monica, Paisios, and Methodios.
Philadelphia Federation Elects John Vasiliou President, Approves First Greek Parade Endowment Fund
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley elected John Vasiliou president and named its 2026-2027 leadership team.
Parish Hits the Fairways at Annual St. Demetrios Golf Outing
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby held its annual golf outing at Penn Oaks Golf Club, bringing parishioners, sponsors, and supporters together.
Saint Demetrios Greek Language School of Upper Darby Seeks Principal
Saint Demetrios Greek Language School of Upper Darby is seeking a principal to lead its Greek language program and support students, families, and teachers.
Greek Name Days This Week: June 7 to June 13, 2026
Greek name days for June 7 to June 13, 2026, including Zenaida, Panagis, Kalliopi, and dozens of names traditionally associated with the Sunday of All Saints.
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Distomo, June 10, 1944: The Greek Village That Became a Wound
On June 10, 1944, Nazi German troops massacred civilians in Distomo. A quiet look at the village, the survivors, and Greece’s long memory of occupation.
Halkidiki Turns to Sports Tourism With Porto Carras Athlos
Porto Carras Athlos brought running, beach sports, wellness sessions, and family activities to Sithonia, showing how Halkidiki’s landscape can be experienced through movement.
Hells Angels in Greece: Why a Biker Rally Became a Security Story
A Hells Angels rally near Igoumenitsa brought tourism, arrests, police attention, and deeper questions about the club’s growing presence in Greece.
Greece’s Relocation Incentives: Who Qualifies and What They Really Offer
Greece’s relocation incentives are real, but eligibility depends on citizenship, work, location, and tax status. Here’s what Greeks abroad should know.
Old Greek ID Cards Will Stop Serving as Travel Documents After August 3, 2026
Old-style Greek ID cards will no longer be valid as travel documents after August 3, 2026. Greek Americans should check passport and ID options early.
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Christina Kitsos and the Greek-Swiss Story Behind Geneva’s Mayoral Office
A biographical profile of Christina Kitsos, Geneva’s Greek-Swiss mayor, tracing her family history, Swiss public career, and work in social cohesion.
Turkey Moves to Protect the Battlefield Where Alexander the Great Began His Asian Campaign
Turkey has moved to protect the Granicus battlefield in Çanakkale, where Alexander the Great won his first major victory over the Persian Empire in 334 BCE.
Cypriot Drama Hold Onto Me Takes Top Prize at Los Angeles Greek Film Festival
Cypriot drama Hold Onto Me won Best Feature Fiction at the 2026 Los Angeles Greek Film Festival Orpheus Awards, marking a strong year for Greek, Cypriot, and diaspora cinema.
Alexander the Great, Before the Statue
A forthcoming biography of Alexander the Great offers readers a chance to revisit the Macedonian king beyond the statue, myth, and inherited symbol.
1453 in the Modern Greek Mind
May 29 is not a Greek holiday, but the Fall of Constantinople still lives in the modern Greek mind through language, Orthodoxy, lament, myth, refugee memory, football culture, and the enduring idea of η Πόλη.
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John Ioannis Bageas
John Ioannis Bageas of Huntingdon Valley, born in Elatohori, Greece, passed away on June 11, 2026. He was 71.
Thomas Diamanty
Thomas John Diamanty, founder of T.J. Diamanty Engineering Co. and devoted member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, passed away on June 7, 2026.
Mary Zafiropoulos
Maria “Mary” Zafiropoulos, formerly of Springfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 2, 2026, at age 84. She is remembered for her devotion to family, faith, and community.
Xenofon Chryssanthakopoulos
Xenofon “Fonda” Chryssanthakopoulos of Toms River passed away on May 29, 2026. Born in Temeni, Greece, he is remembered for his family, Greek roots, and generous spirit.
Anthony Vraim
Anthony J. Vraim, longtime funeral director at Vraim Funeral Home in Upper Darby and a familiar figure in Delaware County’s Greek-American community, passed away on May 20 at 77.
Christine Lee
Christine Lee of Jamison, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 10, 2026, at 56. She is remembered for her devotion to family, friendships, and St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church.