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St. George Media Youth to Sing Christmas Kalanta
St. George Media youth will visit homes and businesses with Christmas kalanta on December 20 and 27. Families can sign up through the parish form by December 18.
Despina Mikedis
Despina Mikedis of Elkins Park, originally from Chios, fell asleep in the Lord at 83. She is remembered for her kindness, hospitality, and devotion to family and church.
St. Irene Philoptochos Gears Up for Annual Christmas Dinner in Voorhees
St. Irene Philoptochos will host its annual Christmas Dinner on December 9 at The Mansion in Voorhees, featuring dinner, music, and a visit from Santa.
Philly Author Jim Zervanos Releases New Novel “American Gyro”, A Greek-American Coming-of-Age Story
Philly author Jim Zervanos presents his new novel, American Gyro, a story drawn from his family history and Greek-American upbringing. Meet him on December 10 in Bala Cynwyd.
Sons of Pericles Celebrate 100 Years of Heritage, Service, and Brotherhood
The Sons of Pericles, AHEPA’s youth order founded in 1926, marks 100 years of heritage, service, and brotherhood with a centennial celebration in Manchester, NH.
Greece Updates Its Inheritance Laws for the First Time in 80 Years — Here Is What It Means for Greek Americans
Greece is updating its inheritance laws for the first time in decades. Here is what the changes mean for Greek Americans with family or property back home.
Greece Will Showcase Its Investment Momentum at the 27th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum in New York
Greece’s investment outlook will take center stage at the Capital Link Forum in New York this December, bringing together leaders and investors.
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.
