Greek-American Women Artists Featured in New York Consulate Exhibition
An exhibition featuring 19 Greek-American women artists opened at the Consulate General of Greece in New York and will run through March 31.
St. George Cathedral Philoptochos to Host “Star Spangled Bid N’ Buy” Event in Philadelphia
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s Philoptochos will host the “Star Spangled Bid N’ Buy” fundraiser April 17 in Philadelphia with dinner, raffles, and community celebration.
Chicago Event to Explore the Life of Eva Palmer Sikelianos for International Women’s Day
Chicago’s National Hellenic Museum will host an International Women’s Day event on March 19 exploring the life and legacy of Eva Palmer Sikelianos.
Young Greek-American Singer Georgia Elena Finds Her Voice Between New Jersey and Greece
Georgia Elena, an 11-year-old Greek-American singer from New Jersey, is performing in both the U.S. and Greece and dreams of representing Greece in Eurovision.
Navarino Challenge Rebrands as “Messinia Challenge” Ahead of 2026 Event
The Navarino Challenge sports event in Greece has been renamed Messinia Challenge. The 2026 event will take place May 8–10 in Costa Navarino with international athletes and participants.
Greek Consulate in New York Hosts International Women’s Day Leadership Event
The Consulate General of Greece in New York marked International Women’s Day with a leadership forum bringing together Greek-American women from across professional fields.
Name Days this Week: March 8 – 14, 2026
A weekly overview of Greek name days celebrated from March 8 to 14, 2026, based on Orthodox tradition.
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.
Detroit Exhibition Highlights the Women of the Greek Revolution
A new exhibition at the Hellenic Museum of Michigan explores the women of the Greek Revolution of 1821 through contemporary art, film screenings, and cultural programming.
International Women’s Day Event at Greek Consulate in New York to Feature Leadership Panels
The Greek Consulate in New York will host an International Women’s Day discussion on March 6 featuring leaders from business, medicine, media, and the Greek-American community.
Philadelphia’s “Greek Mob”: What Actually Happened Behind the Myth
What was the “Greek Mob” in Philadelphia? A closer look at Steve Bouras, the 1981 killings, and what the records actually show.
Konstantinos Davidis
Konstantinos Davidis, a Greek-American restaurateur and longtime member of the Philadelphia community, passed away on February 28, 2026, at age 96.
Beneath the Waves: Art Trembanis to Speak in Wilmington on Greece’s Submerged Past
Marine scientist Art Trembanis, featured on Drain the Oceans, will speak in Wilmington on March 7 about underwater research at the ancient port of Kenchreai.
Photography Contest for U.S. 250th Anniversary “Hellenic Footprints: Greek Stories in Midwest”
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago and the Hellenic Museum of Michigan launch a Midwest photography contest for the U.S. 250th anniversary. Deadline April 20, 2026.
Name Days this Week: March 1 – 7, 2026
Greek name days for the first week of March 2026, listing names celebrated between March 1 and 7.
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Obituaries & Memorials
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.
Eirini Sidiropoulos
Eirini Sidiropoulos, 63, originally from Veria, Greece and a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Media, passed away on February 12, 2026.
Anastasia Papaioanou
Anastasia “Soula” Papaioanou, born in Lehovo, Florina, and a longtime Upper Darby resident, passed away at 94 surrounded by her family.
Chrisanthi Katsanos
Chrisanthi Katsanos of Broomall, PA, a devoted member of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church, passed away. Funeral services February 5, 2026.
Foula Tsionas
Foula Tsionas, a longtime member of Wilmington’s Greek Orthodox community, passed away on January 29, 2026. Funeral services February 4.
John Solomon
John Solomon, a longtime pillar of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church and a beloved community figure, passed away on January 23, 2026, at age 90.
Stamatia Giannakos
Stamatia Giannakos, born in Chios, Greece, a seamstress and beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully in Upper Darby at the age of 95.
Despina Croussouloudis
Despina Croussouloudis, a longtime children’s librarian at the New York Public Library, passed away January 3, 2026, at age 93. Funeral services will be held January 15 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Christos D. Pappas
Christos D. Pappas, a devoted family man and longtime member of Philadelphia’s Greek-American community, passed away on January 1, 2026.
Penelope Mitoulis
Penelope “Penny” Mitoulis, a longtime member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, passed away on January 1, 2026. She was 93.
Community Voices
Elias Pantelidis and the Quiet Work of Keeping Greek Alive
In a video interview, educator Elias Pantelidis reflects on decades of teaching Greek language, music, and culture to children in the Philadelphia Greek-American community.
Elias Pappas: A Greek American Leading With Purpose
Elias Pappas shares his journey from the parish halls of St. Nicholas in Northridge to leading Odyssey Charter School in Delaware, blending Greek heritage with a modern vision for education.
The Heart of Service: Father Emmanuel Pratsinakis in His Own Words
Cosmos Philly speaks with Father Emmanuel Pratsinakis about his life, ministry, and the message that defines his forty years of service: to lead with faith, humility, and heart.
John Pogas: From Corporate Success to a Life of Service
After a corporate career, John Pogas found real purpose in serving others through his church, FOCUS Philadelphia, and volunteer work with Project Mexico.
Faith Has A Way Of Surprising Us: Father Symeon Williams’ Journey To St. Sophia
From a Baptist upbringing in Virginia to his priesthood at St. Sophia in Philadelphia, Father Symeon Williams’ unexpected path shows how faith can transform a life.
George Agatsiotis: A Story Of Faith, Family, And Community
From Katerini to Upper Darby, George Agatsiotis has devoted his life to faith, family, and service at St. Demetrios. From coaching GOYA basketball to cooking his famous spanakopita, he continues to inspire the community.
From a Mountain Village to Medical Success: The Inspiring Journey of Peter Patukas
Peter Patukas rose from a childhood in wartime Greece to become a respected physician in Pennsylvania, turning early hardship into a life of perseverance, faith, and service to his community.
A Creative Rebirth: Maria Gregory’s Transformation From Art Therapist To Wearable Artist
Maria Gregory left a 36-year career in art therapy to return to her first love of creating wearable art. Inspired by her Greek heritage and family history, she now turns her paintings into vibrant scarves, bags, and home décor.
An Interview With Dr. Curtis Cummings: A Life Of Service, Song, And Adventure
Dr. Curtis Cummings unites medicine, music, and community service, drawing on his Navy experience and years in the church choir while mentoring scouts and leading the Greek-American VFW to keep faith and heritage alive.
Greece & Cyprus
Navarino Challenge Rebrands as “Messinia Challenge” Ahead of 2026 Event
The Navarino Challenge sports event in Greece has been renamed Messinia Challenge. The 2026 event will take place May 8–10 in Costa Navarino with international athletes and participants.
Inside an Athens Workshop Keeping Ancient Greek Sandal-Making Alive
A small Athens workshop continues the ancient craft of Greek sandal-making, with every pair shaped by hand using traditional techniques.
Greece’s Housing Squeeze Is Getting Harder to Ignore
Rising housing costs in Greece are delaying independence, reshaping demographics, and reducing future economic growth, according to new Alpha Bank research.
Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler Between Greece and Europe
Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler, the Greek-French historian who reshaped Byzantium’s place in Europe and challenged Greek self-perception, has died at 99.
From the NFL to Athens: Los Angeles Chargers Bring Flag Football to Greek Youth
The Los Angeles Chargers hosted a flag football youth camp in Athens at The American College of Greece, bringing students hands-on experience with the sport ahead of its Olympic debut.
AHIF and Queens College Release Special Journal Issue on the Genocide of Ottoman Christians
AHIF and Queens College release a special Journal of Modern Hellenism issue examining the genocide of Greeks, Armenians, and Assyrians, dedicated to George Mavropoulos.
Remembering Greek Jewry: Holocaust Remembrance Event Held in New York
An annual Holocaust Remembrance Day event in New York honored the memory of Greek Jewish victims and the preservation of Greek Jewish heritage.
Today in History: January 30, 1923, The Treaty That Uprooted 1.6 Million Lives
On this day in 1923, the forced population exchange between Greece and Turkey became law, tearing 1.6 million people from their homes and reshaping the region forever.
Military Tourism in Greece: Where Heritage and Memory Meet
Discover another side of Greece—where battlefields, forts, and war memorials reveal how conflict shaped the nation’s identity from ancient times to World War II.
Fifty Years Later, Greek-American Families Still Seek Justice for Properties Lost in Cyprus
Fifty years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, thousands of Greek-American families are still seeking justice for homes and land they were forced to abandon in 1974.
Olive Oil Shock: From Crisis to Structural Decline
New EU and international data show Greece’s olive oil crisis is shifting from short-term shock to long-term structural decline.
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