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St. Thomas Hellenic School Celebrates 90 Years
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Saint Thomas Hellenic School PTO held its 25th annual fundraiser dinner dance on Saturday evening. The Greek school was established 90 years ago, even before the St. Thomas Greek Orthodox…
Tsipourovrathia, The Thirteenth Annual Night Of Glendi
The thirteenth annual Tsipourovrathia is going to be a lucky night. The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” will celebrate this tradition again at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, on Saturday, March…
Frideriki Avtzipanagiotis
Frederiki Avtipanagiotis passed away on January 28, 2019. Frederiki Avtipanagiotis was born and raised in Pyrgos, Greece. She emigrated to the United States in the early 1970s with her loving husband Theodoros. Together they had…
Leonidas A. Soldatos
Leonidas A. Soldatos passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was a hard worker coming to this country and creating a mini food truck dynasty in Philly. He was a man…
Hellenic University Club Of Philadelphia Artoklasia Service
Philadelphia, PA – Members of the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia gathered in prayer at historic Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia on Sunday, January 27, 2019, for their annual Artoklasia Service, celebrating the…
Leonardos Skordos
Leonardos Skordos, age 64 of Cherry Hill passed away on January 22, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Anna (nee Katsiotis). Devoted father of John (Katerina) Skordos of Marlton and Margie (George) Dimitrakis of Westhampton.…
Greek Independence Day 2019 – Schedule announced
Upper Darby, PA – The initial schedule for Greek Independence Day 2019 was announced yesterday. This special occasion will also coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Pontian Genocide. Board members of the Federation of…
St. George Of Media Takes First Place At 2019 Folk Dance Festival, Two Years In A Row
Annapolis, MD – Now, in its 27th year, the Hellenic Folk Dance Festival had 19 participating dance troupes from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. The Greater Philadelphia Area was represented by dance groups from…
Nikolaos Caravasos
Nikolaos Caravasos, fondly known also as Nick and Nikos, was both a proud Greek and a proud American. Born on 28 February 1938 in the village of Zoupena, Greece, nestled between two small hills at…
Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” – New Leaders and Vasilopita Cutting
The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” sponsored a Vasilopita cutting at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral following church. The patron saint of Ioannina in Epirus, Greece, “Agios Georgios of Ioannina,” was also recognized during…
United Chios Society of Philadelphia Winter Wonderland Annual Dance
The United Chios Society of Philadelphia invites you to attend their Annual Chiotiko Dance. This years event will take place on Saturday, February 9th 2019 and will be hosted at The Merion in Cinnaminson, New…
19th Annual Hellenic Dance Festival to Be Held in Atlanta
Atlanta, GA – More than 1,500 participants will gather January 18-21 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis to attend the 19th annual Hellenic Dance Festival (HDF). Sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, the event…
