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St. Demetrios Youth Share Traditional Greek Kalanta Across the Community
Students from the St. Demetrios Greek School and Sunday School shared traditional Greek kalanta as they visited homes throughout the community during the Christmas season.
Saint Louis University Opens Applications for the 2026–2027 GEP-SLU Scholarship
Saint Louis University has opened applications for the 2026–2027 GEP-SLU Scholarship, offering full tuition and benefits for Greek graduates in the Executive Master of International Business.
Name Days This Week: December 14 – 20, 2025
From Saint Eleftherios to Saint Dionysios, the week of December 14–20 is filled with saints remembered for courage, compassion, and forgiveness. See which names are honored and wish Χρόνια πολλά to loved ones.
The Hellenic Initiative Raises $2.7 Million During Major New York Fundraising Weekend
The Hellenic Initiative raised $2.7 million during a multi-day fundraising effort in New York, highlighting the continued role of the global Greek diaspora in supporting Greece’s long-term recovery.
Today in History: December 13, 1943 – The Massacre of Kalavryta
On December 13, 1943, Nazi forces executed hundreds in Kalavryta and destroyed dozens of villages. Greece continues to seek justice and remembrance.
One Passport Only? What a New Dual Citizenship Bill Could Mean for Greek Americans
A new 2025 Senate bill would force dual U.S. citizens to choose one nationality or lose American citizenship. What’s real, what’s unlikely, and why Greek Americans are watching closely.
CineΕλλάδα Brings The Christmas Tango to Chicago on December 16
A December screening of The Christmas Tango arrives at the Pickwick Theatre as part of CineΕλλάδα, the Consulate’s monthly Greek film series in Chicago. Free admission with registration.
Federation Hosts Christmas Dinner Meeting on December 16 in Media, PA
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley will hold its Christmas Dinner Meeting on December 16 at The Towne House in Media.
Holy Cross Land Sale Sparks Debate in Greek-American Community
Holy Cross moves toward a major land sale as leaders cite financial stability, while community members weigh the future of America’s Orthodox seminary.
When Bears Come Back to the Village
Bears and wolves are reappearing in Greek villages, creating new challenges for rural communities and raising questions about how people and wildlife can coexist.
Penelope Ballas
Penelope X. Ballas of Reading, honored as the 2025 Mother of the Year at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, passed away at 102, surrounded by family.
Kyriakos Bouikidis
A longtime presence in the Upper Darby Greek-American community and Philadelphia restaurant scene, Kyriakos Bouikidis passed away at 94.
