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2020 Supreme Convention Canceled Due to COVID-19
Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) has made the difficult decision to cancel the 98th AHEPA Family Supreme Convention scheduled for July 19 to 26, 2020,…
Commemorating AHEPA Sunday
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has proclaimed May 17 as “AHEPA Sunday” in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. AHEPA Sunday is an annual recognition of a long and cherished relationship between AHEPA and…
Tula Pulos
Tula Pulos (nee Stephano), age 86, of Wallingford PA passed away peacefully on May 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Louis Pulos for 63 years. Loving mother of Mark Pulos (Tracy) of Rosemont and…
A Thank You Note From Father Pratsinakis
John Pratsinakis, a long time member of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church of Cherry Hill, NJ, and the South Jersey community, fought off a battle with COVID-19 this past month. The overwhelming support of his…
A Tribute to George Burlotos
George Burlotos (1923-2020) was a pillar of his community with roots that reached beyond the geographic boundaries of the Philadelphia metropolitan area, and into the hearts of his fellow Hellenes. A veteran of WWII, he…
George Burlotos
Yesterday we lost our father, Baba, Papou, patriarch, a friend to many, and a pillar of our community, to COVID-19. It is difficult to find words to describe our loss. George Burlotos was our best…
Parishioners Car Rally For St. Thomas Feast Day
Cherry Hill, NJ – On the Feast Day of St. Thomas, Father Christoforos was greeted and surprised by his parishioners outside the steps of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. Hundreds had gathered in their cars,…
My Kingdom For A Mask, The Story Of A Pandemic, A Shortage, And A Man On A Mission
Masks! Masks! Masks! Every healthcare worker has been pleading and begging for them, and politicians are proclaiming; my kingdom for a mask! In some states, you cannot walk into a grocery store or any other…
Greek news outlets interview Cosmos Philly’s Vasilios Keisoglou about an emotional moment captured at Liturgy Service
Philadelphia, PA – On April 22, 2020, two Greek news outlets, Epirus TV1 and Vima TV, interviewed Cosmos Philly’s Co-Founder Vasilios Keisoglou about the remarkable footage he captured of an emotional Priest during the Resurrection…
Athanasios Peltekis
Athanasios Peltekis, 82, passed away on Holy Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the age of 82. Born in Ferres/Evros, Greece, Athanasios is survived by his wife Helen and his sons Chris and Vasilios. Father Alexandros…
Ioannis Fafalios
Ioannis Fafalios, age 89, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and born in Vrontados/Chios in Greece, passed away on Holy Wednesday, April 15, 2020. He is survived by his sons Nicolas and Markos. His funeral was privately held…
Holy Friday In The Home, Making Epitaphios
Cherry Hill, NJ – There is no doubt about the fact that taking part in the important traditions surrounding Holy Week and Pascha was different for all Greek Orthodox families in 2020. Typically, on Good…
