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Patriarch Bartholomew to be Welcomed at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Virginia
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will visit the United States for the first time since 2009. A Patriarchal Great Doxology will be celebrated at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Falls Church, Virginia, on September 17.
Taste of Greece Festival Returns to Media September 25–28, 2025
The tents are going up at Saint George in Media, and the grills are firing for a weekend of food, music, and dancing. Join thousands of visitors for souvlaki, loukoumades, and Greek hospitality at one…
St. Nicholas at Ground Zero: Faith, Memory, and 9/11 Commemoration
At Ground Zero, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church joins the 24th 9/11 commemoration, honoring the victims and the story of a parish rebuilt in faith.
Aristotle’s Blueprint for Modern Life: HAWC Hosts Online Talk with Fenia Tsanaka
Architect and author Fenia Tsanaka will share how Aristotle’s wisdom can guide modern life in an online talk hosted by HAWC on September 13.
Name Days This Week: September 7 – 13, 2025
From Kassiani the Hymnographer to the Nativity of the Theotokos, this week’s name days bring moments of prayer, phone calls, and family sweets. See who’s celebrating September 7–13, and don’t forget to wish them Χρόνια…
Today in History: September 6, 1955 – The Night Constantinople Turned Against Its Greeks
On September 6, 1955, mobs swept through Constantinople, looting Greek homes, shops, churches, and cemeteries. The violence was planned, not spontaneous, and it marked the beginning of the end for the city’s Greek community.
The Father’s Table: How a Greek Immigrant’s Son Feeds Philadelphia’s Hungry
John Pogas, the son of Greek immigrants, carries on his father’s legacy by leading FOCUS Philadelphia to feed the hungry in Norristown and Center City. His story shows how one man’s faith and service are…
Live This Sunday: First Liturgy of Father Georgios at Saint Thomas Cherry Hill
Saint Thomas in Cherry Hill welcomes its new priest, Father Georgios Oikonomou. Watch his first Divine Liturgy live this Sunday at 10 AM on the Cosmos Philly Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Chamber Music Recital Opens Season for New Jersey Federation
The Hellenic Federation of New Jersey opens its 2025–26 season with a chamber music recital on September 7 in Princeton, featuring three young Greek musicians performing works by Prokofiev, Shostakovich, and Kancheli.
From the Paralia to the Office: How Greece Ended Up with Europe’s Longest Workdays
Greeks work more hours than anyone else in the EU, averaging nearly 40 a week. New laws now allow six-day weeks and even 13-hour days in some sectors, sparking debate over whether this is resilience…
Elements in Harmony: Greek Artists in New York’s SoHo
A SoHo loft becomes the stage for Elements in Harmony, a new exhibition running September 10–30. Greek and international artists present ceramics, painting, photography, and design side by side, curated by Dr. Sozita Goudouna in…
Yallourakis Family Backs Chapel Restoration on Halki
Last month, Patriarch Bartholomew led the rededication of the Chapel of the Transfiguration on Halki, restored through the generosity of Dr. Stephen and Dr. Anna Yallourakis of Tennessee. Their family’s gift continues a tradition of…
