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Epitaphios Service Draws Faithful To St. Thomas In Cherry Hill
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey on Holy Friday, where he presided over the Epitaphios service at 7:00 P.M. The church was filled with parishioners…
A Look Back at the Greek Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia
Earlier this month, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was awash in blue and white as Philadelphia’s Greek-American community gathered for the annual Greek Independence Day Parade. The celebration brought together local churches, schools, and cultural organizations,…
A Night to Remember: The Resurrection Service at Evangelismos of Theotokos
On Holy Saturday evening, the community gathered at Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia for one of the most cherished services of the Orthodox calendar — the celebration of the Resurrection. Beginning at…
Metropolitan Apostolos Presides Over Holy Thursday Service At St. Demetrios In Upper Darby
On Holy Thursday evening, the parish of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey for the Service of the Twelve Passion Gospels. The visit marked a…
February 9 Recognized as World Greek Language Day
UNESCO’s Executive Board has unanimously proposed the establishment of February 9 as World Greek Language Day, following an initiative by Greece’s Permanent Delegation. The decision, adopted on April 14, 2025, acknowledges the Greek language not…
Kast Annual Food Show Returns to Live Casino Philadelphia
Kast Annual Food Show 2025 at Live Casino Philadelphia on April 22 features tastings, vendor showcases, and networking for foodservice professionals.
Live Now: Metropolitan Apostolos Presides Over The Apokathelosis In Wilmington
His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey is currently leading the Service of the Apokathelosis at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Wilmington, Delaware. The service began at 2:30 p.m., drawing the faithful into one…
Live Now: The Great Doxology Opens Greek Independence Day Celebrations in Philadelphia
This morning, Philadelphia’s Greek-American community gathers at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral for the Official Great Doxology, a liturgical service that opens the city’s Greek Independence Day celebrations. Held at 10:30 AM at the cathedral…
George Stefanidis
George Evangelos Stefanidis passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born on July 14, 1928, in Lechovo, Florina—a mountain village in northwestern Greece where the foundations of his…
A Bold Step Forward: Odyssey Charter School Opens Multi-Sport Complex
With the opening of its new multi-sport complex, Odyssey Charter School has taken a decisive step in expanding opportunities for its students—on and off the field. The state-of-the-art facility is more than an athletic upgrade;…
Maria Zonios Goumas
Maria Zonios Goumas passed away on April 7, 2025, leaving behind a quiet absence that says more than words ever could. Born on December 10, 1961, in Megalo Peristeri, Greece, Maria carried her village with…
Philadelphia’s Greek Community Celebrates at Eleftheria Gala 2025
Philadelphia, PA – April 5, 2025 — On Saturday evening, the Eleftheria Gala brought together dignitaries, community leaders, and members of the Greek-American community at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown to celebrate Greek Independence Day. Hosted…
