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St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral 100 Anniversary Celebration Kickoff
On Sunday, February 13, 2022, in the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral Social Hall, immediately following divine liturgy, there will be the 100th Anniversary Historical Presentation by Professor Alexander Kitroeff. Everyone is welcome for this…
Constantinos Sioutis
Constantinos Sioutis passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Costa was born on February 8, 1931, in the small village of Kerasohori (Fatiri), located in Thesprotia, Greece. Being the oldest…
Greek American Heritage Society Re-elects Artemis Tsingiropoulos
On January 26, 2022, by unanimous vote, Artemis “Tami” Demetris Tsingiropoulos was re-elected as President of the Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia (GAHSP). Her executive board had also been re-elected to their positions, including:…
Philadelphia Hellenic Federation Announces Greek Parade οn March 20
The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley proudly announces its 2022 parade on the famed Ben Franklin Parkway on March 20, 2022. “The City of Philadelphia has given its blessing for…
Pauline Papadakes
Pauline Papadakes passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022, after succumbing to complications brought on by Covid-19. She was 82 years old and as strong-willed as ever. “Pitsa,” as she was known to family and…
Rebecca Kontorousis
Rebecca Kontorousis, nee Kyriakou, age 71 of Voorhees, passed away on January 20, 2022. Rebecca was the beloved wife of Antonis and the devoted mother of John of Voorhees. Rebecca had seven brothers and five…
Full-time Position Available At St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby is seeking to fill the position of Church Caretaker. The responsibilities include: Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Parish Office is located at 229 Powell Lane,…
New Parish Priest At St. Thomas, Reverend Archimandrite Avgoustinos Psomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – On Sunday, the St. Thomas Greek Orthodox community hosted an entire morning of celebrations during its Divine Liturgy conducted by his Grace Bishop Apostolos. Reverend Archimandrite Avgoustinos Psomas, the new parish…
Epiphany Day Tradition at St. Sophia Continues
Jeffersonville, PA – Parishioners from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church visited the banks of the Schuylkill River on January 6, as part of the 13th anniversary of Epiphany Day services. Fr. Peter J. Thornberg hosted…
Bishop Apostolos Of Medeia Will Present New Presiding Priest At St. Thomas
On Sunday, January 9, 2022, His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ, and present the new presiding priest, the Very Reverend…
Antonios Kalikas
Antonios Kalikas, passed away on December 21, 2020, at 64. Born in Chios, Greece, Antonios is survived by his children, Stamatis and Irene, and his brother Nikolaos. Father Alexandros of Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox…
Federation Hosts Annual Christmas Party
Upper Darby, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley hosted its annual Christmas party at the Pontian clubhouse on Tuesday. President Dimitris Rozantis and Vice-President Stefanos Evangelopoulos welcomed the…
