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AHI’s 22nd Annual Golf Classic Tees Off in Fairfax
AHI’s 22nd Annual Golf Classic will be held on October 20 at the Country Club of Fairfax, featuring guest speaker Trish Christakis.
Holy Cross Celebration Returns to Deal Beach
The Annual Holy Cross Celebration returns on September 28 at St. George in Ocean and Deal Beach. Faithful from across New Jersey will gather for the Blessing of the Waters, the Youth Dive for the…
Hellenic University Club of Wilmington to Highlight the Hellenistic Era
Greek heritage takes center stage in Wilmington this fall. The Hellenic University Club hosts Dr. Costas Fountzoulas for a free public lecture on October 12.
Patriarch Bartholomew’s White House Visit: Hopeful Words Need Real Action
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s meeting with President Trump put the future of Orthodox Christians and the call for religious freedom at the center of U.S. attention.
Evangelismos Greek Fall Festival – Oct. 3–5 in Northeast Philly
Join the Evangelismos Greek Fall Food Festival October 3–5 in Northeast Philly for homemade Greek dishes, live KEFI Band music, and a warm, family-friendly welcome.
The Day Papadopoulos Became Pappas
Greek names in America tell a story. From the early 1900s, when Papadopoulos became Pappas to fit on a diner sign, to today, when younger generations reclaim the full name with pride, each change reflects…
Greek School Registration 2025–2026 at Holy Trinity Wilmington
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Wilmington, DE, invites families to register for Greek School. Open House September 17; classes begin September 24.
The 1926 Camden AHEPA Photo That Built a Community
In 1926, officers of AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 posed for a photo of South Jersey’s early Greek community. Founded in 1925, the chapter marks 100 years this year.
Joanna A. Savvides
The Delaware Valley’s Greek-Cypriot community mourns the passing of Joanna A. Savvides, an international business leader and beloved advocate for Hellenic heritage.
Greeks Abroad Gather for THI’s 9th London Gala
On October 9, 2025, The Hellenic Initiative will host its 9th Annual London Gala at The Dorchester. The evening will bring together the Greek diaspora to celebrate and support THI’s mission for Greece.
The New Balkan Passport Wars
Across the Balkans, passports have become political weapons. From Bulgaria’s mass naturalizations in North Macedonia to maps of “Greater Albania,” governments are using citizenship and identity to extend influence across borders without moving soldiers.
Name Days This Week: September 14 – 20, 2025
From the Exaltation of the Holy Cross to the feast of Saints Sophia and her daughters Faith, Hope, and Love, this week carries both solemnity and joy. See who’s celebrating September 14–20, and don’t forget…
