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Pontian Student Climbs Mount Elbrus and Raises the Flag
A Pontian student from Anapa, Russia, climbed Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, and raised the Pontian flag.
Tracing Your Greek Family Roots: A Practical Guide for the Diaspora
Many Greek-Americans begin their family search with just a name or a photo. From parish records and state archives in Greece to DNA testing and adoption files, new tools are helping families reconnect with their…
Why Agia Napa Named an American Its Tourism Ambassador
After more than a hundred visits in forty years, Andrew Smith was welcomed into the Agia Napa family with an honor that reflects Cyprus’s deepest tradition: hospitality.
From Shipyard to Sacred Ground: Chester’s Greeks Build Their Corner of the American Dream
In 1949, Chester’s Greek immigrants broke ground on St. George Church, laying a Pentelic marble cornerstone from Athens. Their story is one of sacrifice, faith, and the American dream.
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Receive 2025 Templeton Prize in New York this September
On September 24, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will receive the 2025 Templeton Prize in New York. The award carries special meaning for Philadelphia, where the Templeton Foundation is based.
Cherry Hill Honors Father Avgoustinos for His Service at Saint Thomas
Cherry Hill honored Father Avgoustinos Psomas for his years of service at Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church with a mayoral proclamation recognizing his leadership, pastoral care, and impact on the community.
Federation Invites Community to September Meeting
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley will hold its September meeting on Monday, September 8 at St. George Cathedral Community Center. All member societies and friends are invited to attend…
Name Days This Week: August 31 – September 6, 2025
From Adamantios to Zaharias, this week’s name days bring a mix of well-known and rare saints’ celebrations. See which names are honored from August 31 to September 6 and share your family traditions with us.
Roots & Renewal: THI’s Fall Tree Care Mission in Greece
Volunteers return to Paiania this September to water and care for thousands of young saplings planted after Greece’s wildfires. This Diaspora-led effort, part of THI’s Plant A Tree program, is turning donations into forests that…
Today in History: August 29, 1916 – When Greece’s National Schism Turned to Revolt
On August 29, 1916, a failed military move in Thessaloniki exposed Greece’s National Schism. Within a day, it turned into an open revolt, setting the course toward war and reshaping both Greece and its diaspora.
St. Demetrios Greek School Celebrates Ellinomatheia Success
Students at St. Demetrios Greek School in Upper Darby earned excellent results in the Ellinomatheia exams, a proud moment for the parish and its long tradition of Greek education.
Greece Becomes a Digital Gateway: Inside the Country’s Data Center Boom
Greece is quickly turning into a digital hub. With submarine cables, billion-euro investments, and new data centers in Athens, Thessaloniki, and Crete, the country is positioning itself as a technology gateway between Europe, Asia, and…
