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The Greek Woman Who Sued Her Pennsylvania Relatives Over a $10,000 Dowry
In 1924, Ella Backas Christopoulos sued her aunt and uncle in Pennsylvania over a promised dowry and years of household work. A federal judge later rejected both her dowry claim and her request for compensation.
Historian Anthony Molho Donates 6,470 Books to Athens’ Gennadius Library
The Thessaloniki-born Holocaust survivor built a distinguished academic career at Brown University and in Florence. His personal collection, with at least 600 more volumes expected, will become available to researchers in Athens.
Federation of Sterea Hellas to Celebrate 80th Anniversary in South Jersey
The November 13–15 convention includes a NextGen Greek Night in Deptford and a public dinner banquet in Cinnaminson, with live Greek music and a guest singer from Greece.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Calls for Religious Freedom Without Compulsion in Philadelphia
Speaking as chair of the National Council of Churches’ Governing Board, the Greek Orthodox Archbishop challenged the idea of America as a Christian nation and called for respect among religious communities.
Greek Consulate to Hold Consular Workshop in Upper Darby November 4
Greek residents and Greek Americans in the Philadelphia area will be able to bring questions about passports, citizenship, military-service deferments, voting from abroad, and other consular matters to a four-hour workshop in Upper Darby.
Helen Papadeas
Helen C. Papadeas was a longtime member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, where she served her parish for decades. She passed away October 13 at age 96.
Greek Diaspora Schools Can Apply for Second Round of Student Newspaper Program
Greek schools and community associations worldwide have until December 10 to express interest in a journalism program that helped students from 12 schools publish their own newspapers in its first year.
Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Greece Amid Misconduct Allegations
Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece following misconduct allegations involving a political donor and a Greek energy lobbyist.
Dimitrios Christodoulou
An Athens native, Jim operated Moms Variety in South Philadelphia for 17 years. Funeral services are scheduled for October 17 in Cherry Hill.
Annunciation Evangelismos Marks 125 Years at Philadelphia Gala
Annunciation Evangelismos honored Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis at its October 10 gala, where parish leaders reflected on their history and discussed an ongoing capital campaign.
George Thrappas
Born on the Greek island of Chios, George was a longtime St. George parishioner, festival volunteer, and devoted family man who loved cooking, gardening, and Greek music.
Delaware Valley Ambassador Awards Banquet Set for November 8 in Deptford
The annual banquet will recognize service to Greek Orthodox parishes across the region. Tickets are $100, and reservations must be made through local churches by October 23.
