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St. Demetrios Greek School Commemorates Pontian Genocide
Upper Darby, PA – One by one, the Greek school students filed into the memorial square, holding white carnations they would later lay at the Pontian monument base. Led by Greek school teacher Vasiliki Tsanaktsidou,…
Federation Hosts Post Parade Dinner And Meeting
Upper Darby, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley hosted its post-Greek Independence Day parade dinner and meeting this past Thursday. Throughout the evening, organization leaders were asked to…
Under The Stars Bid-n-Buy
Cherry Hill, NJ – The St. Irene Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. Thomas Church cordially invites you to the 38th Annual “Bid-N-Buy”. The annual event will be hosted at the Danielle Kousoulis Greek Cultural Center.…
In Diaspora Sweatshops, Greeks Take Advantage Of Greeks
Following article was originally published in New Diaspora on May 9, 2016. We recently posted on our Facebook page an article entitled “Greek cook in Germany: I was disgusted by the Greek employers” from bangladeshnews.gr…
A Historic Day Of Celebrations At St. Thomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – On Sunday morning during church services, the St. Thomas Greek Orthodox community observed The Patronal Feast day for St. Thomas. Led by Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey, they also ordained new…
Ladies Philoptochos Society “Ai Myrophoroi” Hosts Bid and Buy
Philadelphia, PA – Bid and Buy season kicked off yesterday evening at St. George Cathedral. The hall filled with ladies and plenty to bid on. From Rachel Ray cookware to Greek Icons, the annual affair…
Hellenic Relief Foundation Easter Food Distribution In Greece
The Hellenic Relief Foundation annual Easter distribution of food items and the Easter lamb took place on Holy Tuesday at the outlet of Hellenic Volunteer Relief in Petralona. Mr. Kostas Zachariadis came from New York…
Anastasis at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church
Philadelphia, PA – Father Alexandros of Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church led his flock outside the church where the final part of Easter services took place. “Oli mazi… Christos Anesti!”, said Father Alexandros. Parishioners joined in…
First Resurrection Services At St. Demetrios And Evangelismos
Upper Darby & Philadelphia, PA – The sounds of clanging pots and pans highlighted church services for the Greek Orthodox faithful today. Across the Delaware Valley, 1st resurrection services were performed. At St. Demetrios, Fr.…
Great Friday Services At St. Thomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey led the St. Thomas congregation for Great Friday services yesterday. Red and white carnations adorned the Epitafio that sat at the altar while dressed in white…
Greek Orthodox Churches Prepare Epitafios Across Philadelphia
Upper Darby, Broomall, Philadelphia, PA – Final Easter preparations are underway today across the Delaware Valley for the Greek Orthodox community. Parishioners and GOYA united this afternoon at many churches to decorate their Epitafios. At…
Kast Food Distributors Hosts 17th Annual Food Show
Philadelphia, PA – Two words define the restaurant industry today – quality and service. Kast Food Distributors fit that bill. On Tuesday afternoon at the Lincoln Financial Field Club House, we asked attendees about the…
