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White House Marks Greek Independence Day as March 25 Is Observed in Philadelphia and Across Greek-American Communities
The White House marks Greek Independence Day 2026 with a proclamation, as communities in Philadelphia and across the U.S. observe March 25 through tradition and celebration.
A Major Logistics Bet in Western Attica, With Key Questions Still Unresolved
A major logistics project in western Attica is positioned as a gateway between Asia and Europe, but key details on its scale, timeline, and permitting remain unclear.
Greek Institute of Venice Begins Major Digitization of Historic Greek Archives
A major project is digitizing centuries of archives from the Greek community of Venice, opening an important part of diaspora history to wider public access.
Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Parade Set for April 26 on the Parkway
The Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Parade will take place on April 26 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Find route, time, and participation details.
President of Greece Addresses Diaspora Ahead of March 25 Anniversary
Ahead of March 25, Greece’s Independence Day, President Konstantinos Tasoulas addressed Greeks abroad, highlighting the diaspora’s role in 1821 and today.
Tripolitsa, 1821: Siege, Fall, and Reckoning
In 1821, Greek revolutionaries captured Tripolitsa, the Ottoman capital of the Peloponnese. The victory secured the south but left a wound that still divides how Greeks and Turks remember the war.
His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos Visits St. Sophia in Jeffersonville
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey visited St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Jeffersonville, presided over the Divine Liturgy, and marked the start of Fr. Konstantinos Loukas’s ministry.
Doxology at Saint George Cathedral to Mark Start of Parade Day
The official Doxology at Saint George Cathedral in Philadelphia will take place on April 26, opening the day of the Greek Independence Day parade.
Evangelismos Parish Invites Community to Feast of the Annunciation Services
Evangelismos of the Theotokos in Philadelphia will celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation with services on March 24–25, presided over by Metropolitan Apostolos.
Eleftheria Gala to Be Held at Pennsylvania Convention Center on April 25
The Eleftheria Gala, part of Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day celebrations, will take place April 25 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Aegean Boat Report Founder Arrested in Norway Over Greek Warrant
Tommy Olsen, founder of Aegean Boat Report, was arrested in Norway under a Greek warrant, raising legal questions about migration monitoring in the Aegean.
Name Days this Week: March 22 – 28, 2026
Discover the Greek name days celebrated from March 22 to 28, 2026, following the Orthodox calendar.
