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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.
Today in History: The Golden Greek Who Gave Hellenic America a Voice in Washington
From Columbia football hero to founder of the American Hellenic Institute, Gene Rossides gave Greek Americans a powerful voice in Washington.
“Who Speaks Today of the Extermination of the Armenians?” – Marjorie Housepian Dobkin’s 1971 Warning
In 1971, Marjorie Housepian Dobkin warned in Philadelphia that forgetting genocide invites its return—a warning that still resonates today.
Greek American Students Explore Modern Greece with the AHI Foundation
The AHI Foundation’s 2025 Foreign Policy Trip took ten Greek American students from Washington to Athens, offering a rare inside view of Greece’s leadership, defense, and culture.
America Saved Greek Music History, Researcher Reveals at Penn
At Penn Libraries, Grammy-winning ethnomusicologist Christopher C. King revealed how early Greek immigrants in America recorded and preserved their traditional music.
Today in History: 198 Years Since the Battle of Navarino
On this day in 1827, the allied fleets of Britain, France, and Russia defeated the Ottoman navy at Navarino Bay, a victory that secured Greece’s independence.
