Eleftherios Kostans

Co-founder of Cosmos Philly, filmmaker, and photographer.

Bells Ring on as Panagia Soumela Celebrates 33 Years
West Milford, NJ – A bell rung over and over again in the courtyard adjacent to the Panagia Soumela chapel. Pontians marched a somber path, circling the church and carrying the icon of the Virgin…
August 23, 2016
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Olympic Torch Of 1936, The Family Heirloom Of Paula Gatos
Wilmington, DE – While visiting her Uncle Vasili Gatos in Athens Greece around 1996, Paula Gatos noticed a shiny trophy sitting in the corner of a room undisturbed amongst some books. Uncle Gatos explained to…
August 19, 2016
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Uniting Philadelphia And Athens, The Torch Of The 2004 Olympics
Philadelphia, PA – Twelve years ago this past week, Philadelphia’s own, Sotirios Maniatis carried the Olympic torch at the Athens 2004 games. By the time it returned to Greece from its trip around the world,…
August 17, 2016
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Greek-American VFW Post 6633 Commemorates 70th Memorial Service
Yeadon, PA – ”The year was 1946. At the intersection of Twelfth and Fitzwater Street in South Philadelphia, that is where we held our first Memorial Day service”, said Commander George Baxevanos of the Greek-American…
May 31, 2016
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Yeadon, USA, 2015
World War II Veteran Waist Gunner – Peter C. Bandy lays a flower at the Greek-American VFW Post 6633 headstone. Bandy flew 35 missions in the famed “Thunderbird” B-17 Bomber. The bomber today is immortalized…
May 30, 2016
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Pride In Blue And White, Greek Independence Day Commemorated At St. Demetrios
Upper Darby, PA – Blue and White flags lined the stage as students recited poem and song about Greek Independence Day. The St. Demetrios Greek school hosted it’s annual Greek school performance in commemoration of…
March 30, 2016
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John Aivazoglou celebrates 50th birthday, announces launch of Hellenic Hearts
Philadelphia, PA – This past Saturday evening, attorney John Aivazoglou celebrated his 50th birthday party. Some 250 friends and family came out to share the moment with Aivazoglou at the Skybox Event Center. John Aivazoglou…
February 26, 2016
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GOYA: St. George (boys) Takes Home 3rd Place In Basketball Finals
Upper Darby, PA – Last night the St. George boys (Media) basketball team made a statement by decisively handling the fast paced St. Demetrios basketball team in the consolation game of the Delaware Valley Greek…
February 9, 2016
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Panatha Philadelphia Club Cuts Vasilopita
Villanova, PΑ – Panatha Philadelphia held it’s annual vasilopita cutting last night at Nova Mediterranean Grill. The “flouri” went to the team’s supporters of GATE13. They also welcomed new members Ted Topalidis, Loukas Louka and…
February 3, 2016
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PGBL: Quarter Final Playoffs Turn Up The Heat
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios’ gym heated up on Sunday night, where three playoff games were battled. The evening was highlighted by a 41 point scoring performance by Pete Kathopoulis in game two, that…
February 2, 2016
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PGBL: Lone Spartan And Rainbow Squad Scrimmage Sixers
Upper Darby, PA – A lone Spartan, Laz Karasavas, came to play last night against the Sixers. It was the final round of regular season play for the Philadelphia Greek Basketball league. Unfortunately, the rest…
January 29, 2016
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Philadelphia’s Newest Judge: Ourania “Rainy” Papademetriou
Philadelphia, PA – Ourania “Rainy” Papademetriou, was sworn into public office on Friday at City Hall, where she gave several shout outs during her acceptance speech to Hellenism, the Greek Orthodox Church, and to her…
January 23, 2016
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