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Constantine Tsoucalas, Greek Sociologist and Public Intellectual, Passes Away at 89
The Athens-born scholar studied at Yale and later taught at Princeton, Columbia, and CUNY, while his work examined the Greek state, social inequality, and modern political life.
Andreas Kaiafas
Andreas Kaiafas carried his Cyprus roots to New Jersey after 1974, building a life around family, restaurants, and St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
Archdiocesan District YAL Conference Set for October 9-12 in New York City
Orthodox Christian young adults ages 18 to 35 can register for the October conference, which includes worship, professional networking, service activities, and social events across New York City.
Saint Thomas Greek Agora Festival Set for October 8-11 in Cherry Hill
The four-day Cherry Hill festival returns with Greek food, music, dancing, wine, shopping, and online ordering for pickup and delivery.
St. Demetrios Greek School Opens Registration for 2026-27 in Upper Darby
Registration is open for the 2026-27 school year at St. Demetrios Greek School in Upper Darby, with an Agiasmos and orientation on September 10 and classes starting September 15.
Greece Passes 6 GW of Wind Power as Offshore Grid Plans Advance
Wind capacity in Greece reached 6,017 MW in the first half of 2026, while a government decision reserved 2.35 GW of transmission capacity for future offshore projects.
Faithful Gather for Great Vespers and Paniyiri at Panagia Soumela
Worshippers and families gathered Saturday at Panagia Soumela in West Milford for Great Vespers, Pontian music and the first day of the annual August paniyiri.
Greek Name Days This Week: August 16 to August 22, 2026
Greek name days for August 16 to 22, 2026, including Gerasimos, Apostolos, Serafim, Stamatis, Arsenios, Flora, Theocharis, Samuel, and Orestis.
1,800-Year-Old Asklepios and Telesphoros Statue Group Unearthed at Aspendos
A 2.2-meter Roman-era marble group found along Theatre Street depicts the Greek god of medicine with Telesphoros, the deity associated with recovery after illness.
AHI Accepting Applications for Washington Foreign Policy Internship
College students and recent graduates can apply year-round for AHI’s Washington internship, which combines policy research with work on issues involving Greece and Cyprus.
What Archaeologists Found Inside Cappadocia’s Rock-Carved Byzantine Church
The early 13th-century sanctuary sits within a rock-cut settlement around Nevşehir Castle and preserves wall paintings linked to Cappadocia’s Orthodox Christian communities under Seljuk rule.
St. George Cathedral in Philadelphia Seeks Office Administrator
The Center City Greek Orthodox Cathedral is accepting applications for a weekday administrative position to support its office and daily operations.
