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Eleftherios Kostans
John Caras Bowls A Perfect 300 For The Record
John Caras always dreamed of making a mark as an athlete. At five foot seven and one hundred thirty-five pounds, that goal in sports would seem limited and out of reach. However, on Friday, March…
Jeffersonville, PA, USA, 2014
Father Peter Thornberg performs the Orthodox ritual of the washing of the feet. The Eastern Orthodox practice of the ritual of the Washing of Feet on Holy and Great Thursday (Maundy Thursday) according to their…
Upper Darby, PA, USA, 2014
Father Nektarios and the church parishioners of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church prepare a meal during Lent in the kitchen.
Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2016
The Akritai’s Pontian Dance Troop of Philadelphia, performers the closing ceremonial dance at the Greek Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia. The “Akritai” is the oldest Black Sea organization in North America.
Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2016
The long-time member of the Greek community, former President of the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Greater Philadelphia and Delaware Valley, and AHEPA Supreme President, George Horiatis yells out “Zito i Ellas” (“Ζήτω η…
Philadelphia, PA , USA, 2016
Father Christoforos of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church and parishioner George Kousoulis march along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with several children.
Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2016
His Eminence, Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey, holds up two children while viewing the Greek Independence Day Parade, from the bleachers, along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Honorary Grand Marshall, Pam Papadopoulos cheers on as she…
Upper Darby, PA, USA, 2014
Attendees show off their masks at the Apokries Dance, hosted by the Pontian Akritai of Philadelphia. Greece’s Carnival season, known as “Apokries,” is a period which traditionally begins ten weeks before Greek Orthodox Easter and…
Upper Darby, PA, USA, 2014
Paul Konstantinidis and Athina Putros reenact a scene from Apokries – Greek Carnival season during the Upper Darby Greek Festival. It is a period which traditionally begins ten weeks before Greek Orthodox Easter.
Upper Darby, PA, USA, 2016
It’s one of the final dances where many of the attendees participate in and it’s called “Piperi” (‘Πιπέρι’). Its erotic overtones based on ancient Greek mythology involve a performer/dancer wielding his belt and circling the…
Middletown, PA, USA, 2014
Two parishioners share a drink behind the scenes at the St. George Greek Festival. St. George Greek Orthodox Church is the oldest parish in Delaware county.
Chester, PA, USA, 2014
Soccer fans stand outside the exit of the Greek National Team at the Philadelphia Union Stadium yelling to players for their autographs. The Greek National team visited Philadelphia and played an exhibition match with Nigeria.
