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Backgammon Social Club to Host Tavli Social at St. Demetrios Greek Festival
Backgammon Social Club will host a free tavli social at the St. Demetrios Greek Wine and Food Festival in Upper Darby on Thursday, May 14.
The Onassis Yacht Christina O Is for Sale Again, but Its Value Goes Beyond Steel
Aristotle Onassis’s legendary yacht Christina O is for sale at a reduced price. Its story runs from World War II to Churchill, Kennedy, Maria Callas, Jackie Kennedy, and Greek shipping history.
Evangelismos Greek Food Festival Set for June 4-7 in Bustleton
Evangelismos of Theotokos Church in Bustleton will host its Greek Food Festival from June 4-7, 2026, at 6501 Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia.
Ukrainian Orthodox Splinter Group Claims New Presence in Greece
An unrecognized remnant of the former Kyiv Patriarchate says it has created a new “Metropolis” in Greece, separate from the recognized Orthodox Church of Ukraine.
St. Irene Philoptochos Opens Applications for 2026 Elaine Kyriacou Memorial Scholarships
St. Irene Philoptochos of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill is accepting applications for the 2026 Elaine Kyriacou Memorial Scholarships. Applications are due May 18.
St. Demetrios Upper Darby to Host 6th Annual Golf Outing at Penn Oaks
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Upper Darby will host its 6th annual golf outing on June 8, 2026, at Penn Oaks Golf Club to support its Greek Language School.
Pontus, Memory, and the Black Sea: What an Overlooked Council of Europe Project Still Tells Us Before May 19
Ahead of May 19, an overlooked Council of Europe history-education project helps place Pontic memory inside the wider Black Sea world that shaped it.
New Safety Review Ordered for Panagia Soumela as Visitor Numbers Reach Record High
A new safety review is underway around Panagia Soumela in Trabzon, focusing on possible rockfall risks along the visitor access route as the historic Pontic Greek monastery draws record visitor numbers.
Greek Name Days This Week: May 10 to May 16, 2026
Greek name days for May 10 to May 16, 2026, including Simon, Methodios, Argyris, Olympia, Theodoros, Glykeria, Aristotelis, Isidora, Achilleas, Pachomios, and Kali.
OPA! Festival Marks 125 Years of Annunciation Parish in Elkins Park
The OPA! Festival is underway at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park, marking 125 years of parish life with food, dance, music, and community.
OCF Opens Paid Student Internships in Campus Ministry
Orthodox Christian Fellowship is accepting applications for paid student internships supporting chapter resources, UPSTREAM, communications, and Great Lent programming.
Ryanair’s Thessaloniki Dispute Exposes a Bigger Weakness Than Airport Fees
Ryanair’s dispute with Fraport Greece over Thessaloniki Airport fees exposes a larger question about air connectivity, tourism, and Northern Greece’s regional strategy.
