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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…
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.
