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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
When Is Greek Orthodox Easter 2026? Dates, Traditions, and the Meaning of Pascha
Greek Orthodox Easter in 2026 falls on April 12. Learn the key dates, Holy Week traditions, and the meaning of Pascha in Greece and the diaspora.
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Is Greece Really a ‘Winner’ of the U.S.–Iran Conflict? Looking Beyond the Headlines
As the U.S.–Iran conflict continues, some frame Greece as a “winner.” But what has actually changed? A closer look at strategy, perception, and reality.
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.
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…
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.
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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.
Memory and Preparation: The Lead-Up to New York’s 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade
New York’s 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade takes shape with a Cyprus-focused historical lecture, 70 registered organizations, 45 floats, and a full weekend of events on Fifth Avenue.
Annunciation of Elkins Park Greek School Seeks Teachers for Growing Program
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park is seeking Greek School teachers as its program expands. Evening positions available for qualified candidates.
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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.
How Greece Finally Recognized the Bektashi–Alevites of Thrace
A small, distinct community in Thrace is now officially recognized. This is the story behind Greece’s decision and what it reveals about identity, religion, and the state.
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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.
Inside the Greek Diners of 1970s New York: A Rare Photo Archive
A rare 1976 photo archive captures Greek diners in New York, revealing the people, spaces, and everyday life behind a defining chapter of Greek America.
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Remembering members of our community
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.
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.