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From Clay To Bronze: The Sculpting Legacy Of Greek-American Artist Zenos Frudakis
In a sunlit barn studio in the suburbs of Philadelphia, a 10-foot-tall statue of Muhammad Ali stands frozen mid-punch, with his iconic form split in two. This larger-than-life sculpture is just one of many works…
Live Now: Greek Letters Day Celebration Honoring The Three Hierarchs
Live now, the Greek Letters Day Celebration is underway at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. This special event honors the Three Hierarchs—St. John Chrysostom, St. Basil the Great, and St. Gregory…
Experience The Spirit Of Epirus At The 17th Annual Tsipourovradia!
17th Annual Tsipourovradia in Upper Darby, PA on February 22, 2025 features tsipouro, Greek food, live music, and dancing at St. Demetrios.
Archbishop Anastasios Of Albania Passed Away
Archbishop Anastasios, a towering figure in modern Orthodoxy and the leader who resurrected the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, passed away this morning at the age of 95. Born Anastasios Yannoulatos in Piraeus in 1929,…
AHI Honors U.S. Ambassador and Prominent Philanthropists at the 20th Annual Athens Awards Dinner
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) celebrated its Annual AHI-Athens Hellenic Heritage Achievement and Public Service Awards Dinner at The Grande Bretagne in Athens on December 10, 2024. The event, marking the culmination of AHI’s anniversary…
Experience the Thrill of Basketball and Greek Culture at Sixers Game
Celebrate your heritage and cheer on the Philadelphia 76ers at the same time! The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley is proud to present a special Greek Heritage Night on…
Empowering Hellenic Heritage And Youth: Hellenic Hearts’ 2024 Achievements And Future Aspirations
In 2024, Hellenic Hearts demonstrated an unwavering commitment to its mission of supporting Hellenic-American youth and preserving cultural heritage. The organization’s Filodoxia Scholar Program continued to provide academic scholarships to meritorious students, while various annual…
AHEPA Camden Chapter #69 And Daughters Of Penelope Celebrate Historic Milestones
The AHEPA Camden Chapter #69 will mark its Centennial Anniversary with a gala event celebrating 100 years of service and contributions to the community. In addition, the Daughters of Penelope, Nike #230, will commemorate their…
Ekaterini Spyratos
Broomall, PA — The community mourns the loss of Ekaterini Spyratos, who passed away on January 12, 2025, at the age of 88. A cherished member of the Greek Orthodox community, Ekaterini’s life was defined by…
A Decade of Devotion: Metropolitan Apostolos Honored at Milestone Gala
Garfield, NJ — At a celebratory gala at The Venetian, the Metropolis of New Jersey honored Metropolitan Apostolos on his tenth anniversary of episcopal service. Archbishop Elpidophoros praised the Metropolitan as an exemplary leader dedicated…
Metropolitan Apostolos Attends the Annual Vasilopita Celebration in Philadelphia
Pennsauken, NJ – January 8, 2025 – The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley hosted its annual Vasilopita dinner, a cherished tradition celebrating the New Year. This year’s event took…
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sophia Mobilizes Relief Efforts for Los Angeles Fire Victims
Amid the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Sophia in Los Angeles has become a vital relief center for those affected. The cathedral serves as a command center, providing essential…
