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International Summer University – Greek Language, Culture, And Media
An academic miracle in the midst of contemporary Greek reality The International Summer University had been maturing as an idea for many years until its realization, an idea stemming from the awareness of media’s immense…
AHEPA Donates $30,000 to Support Public Health in Greece amid COVID-19
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) will donate $30,000 to an Athens-based research center working to support the public health of the people of Greece in response to the coronavirus pandemic, announced…
A Caravan of Love and Best Wishes for Father Peter Thornberg
Jeffersonville, PA – “It was really overwhelming to see so many cars in the parking lot. It shows how good a bunch of people we have here at St. Sophia,” said Rev. Peter Thornberg. Father…
Pontian Genocide Remembrance Day
Upper Darby, PA – Since 2012, the Greek-American community of Philadelphia has been commemorating the Pontian Genocide Remembrance Day at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this event, like…
St. Demetrios Sends A Message Of Unity And Gratitude
Upper Darby, PA – Fr. Gregory Gilbert of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church was elated and surprised as he stood outside his church yesterday. A procession of parishioners and first responder vehicles paraded by as…
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,…
