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Andriotisses Support Iconography, Cut-a-thon Success At St. Thomas
The St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ, is in the final stages of an Iconography project that beautifully showcases the community’s unwavering faith and dedication. The project has been a resounding success,…
Annunciation Elkins Park Celebrates Feast Day And Greek Independence
Elkins Park, PA – On Saturday, March 23rd, the Annunciation/Evangelismos Elkins Park Church hosted a vibrant celebration, marking both the Annunciation Feast Day and Greek Independence Day. The event, blending reverence for the church’s namesake…
Annunciation At Elkins Park Greek School Celebrated March 25th With Faith And Freedom
On March 25th, Greeks worldwide celebrate a significant holiday. This past weekend, the Annunciation at Elkins Park parish orchestrated festive activities under dedicated leadership. The celebration encompassed two focal points. Primarily, homage was paid to…
Philadelphia Icarians Celebrate 85th Anniversary
Over 600 people attended the annual Apokriatiko dance Gala, held by the Philadelphia chapter of the Pan Icarian Brotherhood on Saturday, March 16. The event took place at the Danielle Kousoulis Center in Cherry Hill,…
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church Hosts Historic Archpastoral Visit on Forgiveness Sunday
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Jeffersonville, PA, had the privilege of hosting a momentous Archpastoral visit by His Eminence, Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey, on Forgiveness Sunday. The day’s proceedings commenced with Orthros and…
Maria Koutsoutis
Maria Koutsoutis (nee Mavridis) passed away on March 11, 2024, at the age of 55, after suffering from complications due to an AVM brain aneurysm. She was born in Xanthi, Greece, but moved to the…
Annunciation Elkins Park Celebrates Greek Heritage With Feast Day And Independence Day Dinner Dance
Mark your calendars for an evening that promises to be a vibrant celebration of Greek culture, tradition, and freedom. On Saturday, March 23rd, the Annunciation/Evangelismos Elkins Park Church will host its highly anticipated Annunciation Feast…
16th Annual Tsipourovrathia Brings Greek Culture And Community Together
Upper Darby, PA – The 16th Annual ‘Tsipourovrathia’ celebration took place last Saturday, March 9, 2024, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. The event, organized by the Epirotes Society of Philadelphia in collaboration with local…
Philadelphia Gears Up for 203rd Greek Independence Day Parade and Festivities
Philadelphia, PA – The city’s Greek-American community is making final preparations to commemorate the 203rd anniversary of Greek Independence with a full day of cultural celebrations and the annual Greek Independence Day Parade. The festivities…
Tsiknopempti: A Smoky Celebration Of The Nafpaktian Society
In the heart of the Greek community, the aroma of sizzling meats fills the air as the Nafpaktian Society celebrates Tsiknopempti. This beloved tradition precedes the 40-day Lenten fast leading up to Easter. Named for…
Hellenic University Club Offers Generous Scholarships for 2024-2025
The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia proudly announced its scholarship offerings for university and college students of Greek descent or declared Greek Studies majors for the 2024-2025 academic year. The club is providing over $50,000…
Philadelphia Chios Society’s Apokriatiko Fundraiser Dance Reignites Community Spirit
After a five-year hiatus, the Philadelphia Chios Society rekindled the flames of Greek heritage and camaraderie with its lively Apokriatiko Fundraiser Dance. On March 2nd, The Merion venue was filled with the vibrant sounds of…
