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Name Days This Week: November 16 – 22, 2025
Who is celebrating this week? From Ifigenia and Mathaios to Maria, Despoina, Soultana, and Virginia, see the Greek name days for November 16 to 22, 2025.
Mark Paul
Mark Christopher Paul, 66, passed away on November 13. He is remembered for a life filled with creativity, kindness, and dedication to the people he loved.
Live from Philadelphia: Archons Host “Nicaea Then and Now” Symposium at St. George Cathedral
Philadelphia’s Greek Orthodox community fills St. George Cathedral as the Archons present a look at the legacy of Nicaea. Cosmos Philly brings the symposium to viewers in real time.
Honoring the Liberation of Chios in Elkins Park This Sunday
The Chian community of Philadelphia will gather this Sunday at Annunciation–Evangelismos Church in Elkins Park for a memorial marking the 113th anniversary of the Liberation of Chios.
St. Sophia Philoptochos Opens Vasilopita Orders for the New Year
St. Sophia Philoptochos invites the community to order Vasilopita for the New Year. Pre-orders are open through December 14, with pickup scheduled for December 21 after the Divine Liturgy.
Deck the Halls and Support Our Youth: Annunciation PTO Launches 2025 Holiday Fundraiser
The Annunciation PTO in Elkins Park is taking wreath and poinsettia orders through November 25. Proceeds support youth programs and the Metropolis Music and Dance Festival.
Georgia Akranis
Georgia Akranis, 88, passed away peacefully on November 8. She is lovingly remembered by her family. Services will be held on Friday, November 14, at St. Demetrios.
A Blessing for the Faithful: St. Thomas Church to Host Feast of St. Iakovos of Evia
The Metropolis of New Jersey will host the Feast of St. Iakovos of Evia at St. Thomas Church in Cherry Hill, featuring the veneration of the saint’s vestment.
Applications Now Open for the 2025–2026 PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Awards
Applications are open for the 2025–2026 PanHellenic Scholarships. Greek-American students can apply by January 31, 2026, for $250,000 in awards promoting education and Hellenism.
St. George Cathedral in Philadelphia Seeks Greek Dance Teacher
St. George Cathedral in Philadelphia is seeking a Greek dance teacher to lead its Asteria and GOYA youth groups and help preserve the tradition of Greek dance.
Demetrios Stavropoulos
West Chester’s Demetrios “Meme” Stavropoulos, co-founder of DeStarr’s Family Restaurant and member of St. Luke’s Church, has died at 91.
37 Years Strong: Fifth District AHEPA’s Enduring Commitment to Cancer Research
Greek-American leaders gathered in Edison, NJ, on November 8 to celebrate 37 years of AHEPA District 5’s fight against cancer and support for groundbreaking research.
