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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…
Seizmos Greek Music Debuts Original Video & New Songs
The Philly-based Greek band is releasing Sta Tragoudia, an original song and music video along with three additional tracks, all available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Spotify. Philadelphia, PA – Seizmos, from the Greek…
Celebrate a Golden Evening with the Ladies Philoptochos of St. George
Philadelphia, PA – The Ladies Philoptochos Society “Ai Myrophoroi” of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral will be hosting its annual Philoptochos Bid ‘n’ Buy. This annual spring event will gather the whole community and take…
Greek Independence Day Celebrations Continued At St. Demetrios
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox hosted the post parade festivities on Sunday. Following the Greek Independence Day Parade, the Greek community gathered in the church hall for a series of dance performances…
Leko Tefa
Leko Tefa, born in Argyrokastro North Epirus, passed away on April 2, 2017, at the age of 76. Husband of Ellis, father of Gerti & Nevila (Panou). His funeral will be held this Friday, April 7,…
Hellenic Pride Along The Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA – It was blue and white and seen all over the world, live on the internet for the first time. Here in Philadelphia, the Greek Independence Day Parade celebrating the 196th Anniversary of…
Demosthenes Vasiliou Awarded Eleftheria Medal At Greek Independence Day Dinner
Upper Darby, PA – It was a surprise presentation at the Greek Independence Day Dinner. Last night at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley presented…
Consul General of Greece Koutras Speaks with Philadelphia’s Greek Community
Philadelphia, PA – Like a town hall meeting, the voices of the Greek community of Philadelphia were heard today. Greek-American representatives from the metropolitan area got a chance to sit down with Consul General of…
Greek Flag Ceremony At Philadelphia’s City Hall
Philadelphia, PA – On a rainy Friday afternoon, Greek-Americans from around the region visited City Hall in Philadelphia for the Greek Independence Day Weekend flag raising ceremony. A proclamation given by the city of Philadelphia…
