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Anastasia Theodoropulos
Anastasia Theodoropulos, née Economou, is remembered as a mother, grandmother, seamstress, cook, and creative woman whose life was shaped by family and generosity.
Chrystalla Gabriel
Chrystalla Gabriel of Hamilton, NJ, a Cyprus-born mother, grandmother, restaurateur, and longtime volunteer at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, passed away on May 3 at 84.
AHEPA Chapter 445 to Host 49th Annual Pan-Hellenic Track and Field Meet
AHEPA Chapter 445 “Thermopylae” will host the 49th Annual James D. Tanos and Theophilos Constantinidis Pan-Hellenic Track and Field Meet on May 9, 2026, in Newtown Square.
Daughters of Penelope Nike Chapter #230 Opens 2026 Scholarship Program
Daughters of Penelope Nike Chapter #230 is accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program, offering a $1,500 award to an eligible high school senior.
Helen Xenos
Helen Diane Xenos passed away on April 30, 2026. She is remembered for her devotion to family, her independent spirit, and the care she gave to those she loved.
James Econome
James Econome, born Dimitrios Economou in Demati, Epirus, Greece, built a life in Philadelphia rooted in family, work, and the Greek-American community.
Third Greek Film Expo Brings Four Days of Greek Cinema to Chicago
The Third Greek Film Expo in Chicago will feature six Greek films with English subtitles from May 21 to 24, 2026, at the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge, Illinois.
St. Irene Philoptochos to Hold 46th Annual Bid-N-Buy in Cherry Hill
St. Irene Philoptochos will hold its 46th Annual Bid-N-Buy, “America the Beautiful,” on Wednesday, May 13, at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill.
Evangelismos Young Adult League to Host Greek Night in Dresher
The Evangelismos of Theotokos Young Adult League will host Greek Night on June 13 at Greek Brothers Taverna in Dresher, with dinner, music, and BYOB.
Cyprus Posts Strong Employment Numbers, but the Broader Labor Picture Remains Uneven
Cyprus reached an 81.3% employment rate in 2025, above both the EU average and its national target, but migrant labor and gender gaps complicate the picture.
A Fragment of Homer’s Iliad Was Found Inside a Roman-Era Mummy in Egypt
A papyrus fragment from Homer’s Iliad has been identified inside a Roman-era mummy at Oxyrhynchus in Egypt, an unusual discovery that places Greek literature inside a funerary context.
Greek Name Days This Week: May 3 to May 9, 2026
Greek name days for May 3 to May 9, 2026, including Saint Mavra, Saint Pelagia, Saint Irene, Saint Ephraim, Saint Seraphim, Saint Arsenios, Saint John the Theologian, and Saint Christopher.
