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We Will Never Forget, Pontian Memorial Service
Upper Darby, PA – The Pontian “Akritai” organization of Philadelphia will commemorate the Genocide of 353,000 Pontians and loss of their homeland at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, this Sunday. Dressed in traditional folk attire,…
Philly Mascots, Franklin And Phanatic To Visit Upper Darby Greek Festival
Upper Darby, PA – Can famed mascots, The Philly Phanatic and Franklin dance Greek? Come to the Upper Darby Greek Festival at St. Demetrios to find out, this Thursday and Friday when they visit. THE…
Pan-Macedonians Sponsor Greek Island Dancing
Media, PA – Greek Island dance lessons were the focus of Instructor Ari Yortzidis this past Saturday. Yortzidis was invited to Philadelphia by the Pan-Macedonian Association, to get folks familiar with the various dances from…
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.…
