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Despina Hondroulis
Despina Hondroulis passed away on August 15th, 20015 at the age of 92. Bessie as she was known to the Baltimore Greek community was the mother of Presvytera Chrissy Vlahos of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox…
Golf Classic Fundraiser to assist in Historic Restoration for St. George Cathedral
Philadelphia, PA – St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral will be hosting it’s third annual golf fundraiser this September 30th at the Meadowlands Country Club. All proceeds will assist in the Restoration of St. George Greek…
The Divine Liturgy At St. Demetrios Church, August 23, 2015
Recorded on August 23, 2015.Duration: 2h 57 min This recording is brought to you by the parishioners of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church229 Powell LnUpper Darby, PA 19082Phone: 610-352-7212
Constance Salidis
Constance C. Salidis on August 12, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late Efstratios and Georgette. Constance is survived by her sister and brother Christine and John, as well as many nieces and nephews. Her funeral…
Moving Athens
In response to hand-wringing and despair over the economic crisis in Greece, this wordless video celebrates beauty, grace and civilization in the streets of Athens. Taking to the streets and working with the natural hustle…
Trabzon, Turkey, 2008
Pontians from Greece, USA, Russia and Turkey join hands and dance to the tradition sounds of their homeland at the famed monastery, Panagia Soumela. The annual pilgrimage to the region of Pontos brings many here.…
Bill Vassilakos
Delaware County Bill Vassilakos, on August 11, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Agapi. Loving father of Antonia (Abraham) Egonopoulos and Keterine (Kevin) Simpson. Adoring grandfather of 5. His funeral service will be 11 am…
Panagia Soumela, Greece, 1998
Pontian dancers look on as performances are made by dance troupes from across Greece. The annual pilgrimage to Panagia Soumela in Greece is one of the biggest gatherings of the year that takes place on…
Siatista, Greece, 1994
On the morning of August 15th, the day of the Assumption of Mary, Siatista’s inhabitants parade with their horses down to a chapel across the Via Egnatia highway to a smaller chapel. Following church services…
Ilias Dros
A dedicated parishioner and member of the Philadelphia Greek Orthodox community, Ilias Dros passed away at 52 this week on August 11th 2015. Elias was born and raised in Plaka, Athens Greece and later moved…
Siatista, Greece, 2005
August is a month where many traditions are observed. In the town of Siatista western Macedonia), a 300 year old tradition is celebrated where town members march through the streets at night and then march…
Pens, Pencils and books, Greek School Preparations at Evangelismos
Philadelphia, PA – Get out your pens, pencils and books. With just a few weeks left in summer preparations are being made to kickoff the new school year. At Evangelismos Greek Orthodox church, registration will…
