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The Leaning Church of Ropoto and the Greek Village That Slipped Down the Mountain
A tilted church in the mountains of Thessaly has gone viral for its impossible angle. But Ropoto’s story is not a curiosity. It is the story of a village that lost its ground.
Philly Greek Fest Set for May 28 to 31 at St. George Cathedral
Philly Greek Fest will take place May 28 to 31 at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia, with Greek food, music, dance, and a tent-covered outdoor festival setting.
St. Thomas Annual Golf Tournament Set for May 21 at Pennsauken Country Club
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church will hold its 2026 Annual Golf Tournament on May 21 at Pennsauken Country Club in Pennsauken, New Jersey.
Odyssey Charter School’s Greek Program Draws Attention in Greece
Odyssey Charter School’s Greek-language program drew attention in Greece after students from Wilmington visited Athens through a school exchange.
Panagia Soumela in New Jersey to Hold Pontian Genocide Commemoration May 16
Panagia Soumela in West Milford, New Jersey, will hold a Pontian Genocide commemoration on May 16 with Vespers, a memorial service, and wreath laying.
Greek Night at Blue Cork Winery Brings Music and Dancing to Williamstown May 23
Greek Night is set for May 23 at Blue Cork Winery in Williamstown, NJ, with live music, dancing, and food in an outdoor setting.
Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Parade Filled the Parkway With Flags, Music, and Community
Flags, music, traditional dress, and generations of families shaped this year’s Greek Independence Day parade in the civic heart of Philadelphia.
Doxology at Saint George Cathedral Opens Philadelphia Greek Parade Day
The official Doxology at Saint George Cathedral opened Philadelphia’s 2026 Greek Independence Day parade day with prayer, remembrance, and community presence.
Eleftheria Gala Honors Steve Kontos During Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Weekend
The 2026 Eleftheria Gala honored Steve Kontos at the Pennsylvania Convention Center as part of Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day weekend.
Ani Marie Diakatos
Ani Marie Diakatos of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 22, 2026. She is remembered for her devotion to family, faith, and the Greek and Armenian community life around her.
Greek Name Days This Week: April 26 to May 2, 2026
Greek name days for April 26 to May 2, 2026, including the Sunday of the Myrrhbearers, Saint Glaphyra, Saint Jason, Saint Sosipater, Saint Argyri, the Prophet Jeremiah, and Saint Athanasios.
Greek Flag Raised at Philadelphia City Hall to Open Independence Day Weekend
The Greek flag was raised at Philadelphia City Hall as Evzones, clergy, officials, and community leaders opened Greek Independence Day Parade Weekend.
