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When Hitler Spoke to the Reichstag After Entering Athens
On May 4, 1941, Hitler told the Reichstag that Germany had no quarrel with Greece. He spoke of trade and partnership while his army occupied Athens. His words show how propaganda hid conquest, a history…
St. Demetrios Upper Darby Marks Feast Day with New Priest Ordained
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby marked its feast day with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy led by Metropolitan Apostolos and the ordination of Father Konstantinos Loukas.
How Greek North America Kept Greece Alive in WWII
How Greek Americans and Greek Canadians raised millions, broke a blockade, and even formed a Greek Battalion. The Diaspora that fed a nation and fought for it.
Greek Dance Workshop in Upper Darby with Dr. Christos Papakostas
A Greek dance workshop led by Dr. Christos Papakostas will bring the traditions of Drama and Serres to Upper Darby on November 9.
The Greek at Bletchley Park: Peter Calvocoressi and the WWII Codebreakers
Few know that among the codebreakers of Bletchley Park was Peter Calvocoressi, the son of a Greek family from Chios whose intelligence work helped Britain win its darkest battles in World War II.
Name Days This Week: October 26 – November 1, 2025
From Saint Demetrios of Thessaloniki to the healing saints Cosmas and Damianos, the week of October 26–November 1 is rich with beloved feast days and traditions. See who’s being celebrated and wish your friends and…
Philadelphia-Area Leaders Honored Among New Archons
Six Greek Orthodox leaders from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were invested as Archons in New York, continuing a long tradition of service to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Isidoros Frangakis
Isidoros “Izzy” Frangakis dedicated his life to family, faith, and the DeLuxe Diner community in Reading. He passed away October 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Frappe and Bougatsa Fundraiser at Holy Trinity Wilmington
A taste of Greece for a good cause. Holy Trinity Wilmington will serve frappe and bougatsa after Divine Liturgy to support its HOPE and JOY ministry.
Hellenic University Club Hosts Lecture on AI and Alzheimer’s Disease
The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia will host a lecture by Dr. Christos Davatzikos on how artificial intelligence and imaging are advancing Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment.
Passport to the World: Annunciation’s Ladies Philoptochos Bid ‘n Buy, Nov. 13
The Ladies Philoptochos Society “Nausica” of Annunciation, Elkins Park, is hosting its annual Bid ‘n Buy on November 13 at the Huntingdon Valley Country Club.
Archons Host Symposium in Philadelphia on the Legacy of Nicaea
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, together with the Metropolis of New Jersey, will host “Nicaea Then and Now” on November 15 at St. George Cathedral in Philadelphia.
