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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…
On This Day in History: The First Greeks Arrive in Australia (1829)
On August 27, 1829, seven sailors from Hydra arrived in Sydney aboard the convict ship Norfolk. They became the first Greeks in Australia, with Antonis Manolis and Gikas Voulgaris choosing to stay and start a…
Evangelismos of Theotokos Opens Greek School in Southampton
Evangelismos of Theotokos is welcoming families to register for its Greek School. Classes are held Friday evenings in Southampton, with registration available at the parish in Philadelphia.
Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church Honors V. Rev. Father Avgoustinos Psomas
More than 400 parishioners filled the Danielle Kousoulis Cultural Center in Cherry Hill to honor Father Avgoustinos Psomas as he concluded nearly four years of service at Saint Thomas. The farewell luncheon included tributes, music,…
Mother Agapia Speaks Out on Christians in the Holy Land
Greek Orthodox nun Mother Agapia Stephanopoulos, who has lived in Jerusalem for nearly 30 years, offers a rare perspective on the hardships faced by Christians in the Holy Land. Her testimony comes as the Archons…
Andrew G. Tsaldaris
The Wilmington Greek-American community mourns Andrew G. Tsaldaris, 72, remembered for his devotion to family, generosity, and lifelong ties to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
