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Julia Mavromates
Julia Mavromates of Wildwood Crest passed away on April 22nd of heart disease, at the age of 90. Julia was the beloved widow of Thomas Mavromates, as they were happily married for 60 years. Born…
Hellenic Hearts Egp’s Inaugural Mentoring Event
Upper Darby, PA – “If you want to go fast – go alone. If you want to go far – take others,” said Catherine Avgeris, the keynote speaker and recently retired CFO of Comcast. Avgeris…
Jerry Kahrilas
Jerry Kahrilas (85) of Broomall, PA, beloved husband of Irene, peacefully passed on April 23, 2017. Survived by beloved children, Constance (Harry Bandy), and Angeliki (Basil Karayannis) and cherished grandchildren Nicholas (Rachel Kimchi), Andrea (Michael…
Basile, Man In Black Strikes Again
Wilmington, DE – First there was Johnny Cash, then came Basile! He’s our man in black in the Greek community. Greek comedian Basile was in town this past Saturday night, where he brought on the…
Warmth and Charm at St. George Annual Bid & Buy
Philadelphia, PA – The folks at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral really cherish their church and community. Last night at their annual bid and buy, they showed us all again why it’s a wonderful family.…
A Night In Bollywood, St. Luke Annual Bid & Buy
Broomall, PA – The St. Luke Ladies Philoptochos is hosting their annual Bid & Buy on Thursday, May 4, 2017. The theme this year is “A Night in Bollywood”. The affair is known as one…
Cosmos Philly Welcomes Dodoni Feta – It’s Not Just for Greek Salads
At Cosmos Philly, we’ve been long time fans of Dodoni. Now, we welcome them on board as sponsors and partners of our program, promoting the best of Greek culture. Of course, it’s never been just…
Hellenic Relief Foundation Annual Easter Distribution
The Hellenic Relief Foundation annual Easter distribution of food items and the Easter lamb took place on Holy Wednesday at the outlet of Hellenic Volunteer Relief in Petralona. Mr. Kostas Zachariadis came from New York…
Evangelismos of Theotokos Commemorates Anastasi with a Big Bang
Philadelphia, PA – It’s the little church that commemorates Anastasi with a big bang. Fireworks have become part of their annual tradition of the late evening mass that unites the parishioners at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox…
Paschal Encyclical of Metropolitan Evangelos
My Beloved, ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ! CHRIST IS RISEN! The Christian faith is life, which is Christ Himself. As our Savior Himself said: “I am the way, the truth and the life.” (John 14:6) Today, on the…
Panagiotis Rozanitis
On April 13, 2017, Panagiotis Rozanitis passed away. He was the beloved father of Demetrios Rozanitis, Past President and former Parade chair of our Federation for many years. Our own Demetrios Rozanitis has been in…
The Greek Orthodox Byzantine Choir Performs, Ecclesiastical Hymnology Of Holy And Great Lent
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Greek community was treated to a Byzantine music concert at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. The event was hosted by his Eminence, Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey. The Greek Orthodox…
