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Legacy and Celebration: Honoring 50 Years of the American Hellenic Institute
With the 50th anniversary of the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) coinciding with the commemoration of Cyprus’s occupation half a century ago, the stage was set for a truly momentous occasion at the institute’s annual gala…
Mary Danos
Mary (Stambolis) Danos, a true romantic and passionate gemologist, passed away peacefully at age 90 on April 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Clearwater, Florida. Born on June 18, 1933, in Salem, New…
Honoring Excellence and Unity: Greek Independence Day Banquet Celebrates Greek Heritage
Deptford, NJ – The Eleftheria Grand Banquet, the annual event hosted by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley, was a grand celebration of Greek Independence Day and the strong…
Aegean Horizons At St. George Cathedral: Americans Exploring Greek Citizenship And Passports
On April 8, 2024, an informative event titled “Unlocking Aegean Horizons: Americans Exploring Greek Citizenship and Passports” took place at the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia. The event aimed to provide guidance and…
Celebrating Greek Pride on the Ben Franklin Parkway
The streets of Philadelphia are currently ablaze with vibrant colors and rich culture as the annual Greek Independence Day Parade is in full swing. The parade commenced at 2 pm sharp on the famous Ben…
Witness the Reverence: The Official Great Doxology at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral
The hallowed halls of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. George in Philadelphia are set to reverberate with the echoes of ancient hymns and sacred rites. Today, the cathedral hosts the awe-inspiring spectacle of the…
Metropolitan Apostolos Leads Salutations To The Theotokos Service With Evzones Honor Guard And Special Blessings
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, PA, hosted the Salutations to the Theotokos service on Friday, April 5, 2024. His Eminence, Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey, presided over the service, which was graced…
Greek Flag Raising Ceremony in Philadelphia
The Greek Flag Raising ceremony was held at City Hall in Philadelphia this afternoon in honor of Greek culture, traditions, and history. The event was held on the North Apron of City Hall and was…
Evzones Visit St. Demetrios: A Celebration Of Greek Heritage
Yesterday, the Upper Darby community of St. Demetrios celebrated Greek Independence Day with immense enthusiasm and joy. The highlight of the event was the visit of the Evzones, the elite soldiers who had traveled all…
Romeyka/Pontiaka: A Greek Dialect on the Brink of Extinction in Turkey
Romeyka, or Pontiaka (Pontic Greek), a Greek dialect spoken by a few thousand people living in remote mountain villages of the Pontos region in northern Turkey, has been described as a “living bridge” connecting the…
Vasilios Voutsakis
Vasilios F. Voutsakis, a Greek-American veteran who bravely served in the Korean War, passed away on March 30, 2024, at the age of 97. Born in 1927 in Wilmington, Delaware, to Greek immigrants Fotios Voutsakis…
Unlock Your Greek Heritage: Americans Exploring Greek Citizenship And Passport
Are you an American with Greek ancestry, yearning to embrace your Hellenic roots fully? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you in Philadelphia this April. The St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral is hosting an enlightening…
