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Peter J. Eleutheriou
The community is mourning Peter J. Eleutheriou, 87, remembered for his kindness, his work at John’s Doggie Shop, and his deep roots in Chester.
Name Days This Week: November 30 – December 6, 2025
Who celebrates this week? From Andreas and Barbara to Savvas and Nikos, here are the Greek name days for November 30 to December 6, 2025.
Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Mark Historic Visit From Nicaea to the Phanar
Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew are meeting in İstanbul after reciting the Nicene Creed in İznik/Nicaea. Their visit continues today at the Phanar.
Mapping Greece’s Roadside Shrines: A New Project Reveals the Human Cost of Road Crashes
A new project in Greece is mapping roadside shrines to show where fatal crashes have taken lives. A quiet tradition becomes a national reminder of the country’s ongoing road-safety crisis.
“You Just Go”: The Quiet Heroism of Anastasios Garipis and the Rescue Off Epanomi
The true story of how kite surfer Anastasios Garipis saved a Hungarian father and daughter off Epanomi in July 2025 and was honored with Hungary’s Gold Medal of Honor.
Greece’s IRIS Payment System Is Expanding Across Europe — Here’s What It Really Means
Greece’s instant-payment service, IRIS, is becoming mandatory in all stores and is preparing for European integration. Here’s what that means for people living or spending time in Greece.
Vasiliki Kormalos
Vasiliki Kormalos is remembered by her family, friends, and the Wilmington Greek community after her passing on November 21.
THI Expands Support for Food Bank Greece as Need Remains High
The Hellenic Initiative is expanding its support for Food Bank Greece at a moment when many families are experiencing rising food insecurity.
Hellenic Hearts Announces 2026 Spring Gala Honoring Georgia Athanasopoulos — A Celebration of Philotimo and Community Impact
Hellenic Hearts will honor Georgia Athanasopoulos with the 2026 Philotimo Award at its Spring Gala, recognizing her years of service and community impact.
6,700 Nests and a Fragile Victory: Greece’s Sea Turtles Return to Kyparissia
This summer, loggerhead turtles made a strong comeback to Kyparissia Bay in Greece, with nearly 8,000 nests in the surrounding area—a victory decades in the making.
St. Thomas GOC in Cherry Hill, NJ Announces Las Vegas–Style New Year’s Eve Party for 2026
St. Thomas GOC in Cherry Hill is ringing in 2026 with a casino-themed New Year’s Eve celebration featuring dinner, games, prizes, and live music by Neo Kyma and DJ Makis.
Georgios Karamitopoulos
George Karamitopoulos of Upper Darby passed away on November 23, surrounded by his family. He was a longtime member of St. Demetrios and a beloved husband, father, and pappou.
