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A.F. Helios Wins Eyelands Grand Prize for Loukas & Lydia and the Secret of the Disk
Loukas & Lydia and the Secret of the Disk, the debut novel by A.F. Helios, has been named Grand Prize Published Book at the 2025 Eyelands Book Awards.
St. Basil Academy Sexual Abuse Case Moves Toward Trial After Judge Allows Claims to Continue
Three former St. Basil Academy residents have cleared a legal hurdle in Child Victims Act lawsuits against the academy and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Pyrros Dimas Is Still Lifting for Greece
Pyrros Dimas’ new role as IWF Weightlifting Ambassador returns him to the sport that made him a Greek icon, where Olympic memory, Greek identity, and weightlifting’s future meet.
Christina Kitsos and the Greek-Swiss Story Behind Geneva’s Mayoral Office
A biographical profile of Christina Kitsos, Geneva’s Greek-Swiss mayor, tracing her family history, Swiss public career, and work in social cohesion.
Greek Name Days This Week: June 14 to June 20, 2026
Greek name days this week, June 14 to June 20, 2026, with Orthodox commemorations and names including Elissaios, Augustinos, Monica, Paisios, and Methodios.
Pontian Youth Gather in Toronto for 17th Annual Synapantema
Synapantema 2026, the 17th Annual Pan-Pontian Youth Convention USA-Canada, will bring Pontian youth organizations to Toronto from June 19 to 21.
Thomas Diamanty
Thomas John Diamanty, founder of T.J. Diamanty Engineering Co. and devoted member of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, passed away on June 7, 2026.
Mary Zafiropoulos
Maria “Mary” Zafiropoulos, formerly of Springfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on June 2, 2026, at age 84. She is remembered for her devotion to family, faith, and community.
Parish Hits the Fairways at Annual St. Demetrios Golf Outing
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby held its annual golf outing at Penn Oaks Golf Club, bringing parishioners, sponsors, and supporters together.
Saint Demetrios Greek Language School of Upper Darby Seeks Principal
Saint Demetrios Greek Language School of Upper Darby is seeking a principal to lead its Greek language program and support students, families, and teachers.
Turkey Moves to Protect the Battlefield Where Alexander the Great Began His Asian Campaign
Turkey has moved to protect the Granicus battlefield in Çanakkale, where Alexander the Great won his first major victory over the Persian Empire in 334 BCE.
Distomo, June 10, 1944: The Greek Village That Became a Wound
On June 10, 1944, Nazi German troops massacred civilians in Distomo. A quiet look at the village, the survivors, and Greece’s long memory of occupation.
