in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
The Day Fire Swept Through St. George’s Greek School in Philadelphia
On October 9, 1930, dozens of children escaped a fire at St. George’s Greek Orthodox church and school in Philadelphia. Newspaper photographs document the rescue, while the cathedral’s history reveals the difficult years that followed.
Annunciation Teachers Perform for Students at Elkins Park OXI Day Celebration
Teachers and parents take the stage at Annunciation Greek School’s OXI Day celebration, giving students a different way to experience Greek history.
Philadelphia-Area Philanthropist John Televantos Funds Two Annual Scholarships
The Famagusta-born philanthropist, who settled in the Philadelphia suburbs in 1993, was honored at the Cyprus Children’s Fund’s annual brunch in New Jersey.
IOCC Holds 15th Annual Benefit Banquet in Deptford, Drawing Orthodox Supporters
The October 25 gathering featured a silent auction, a youth choir performance, and reflections from longtime volunteer Tony Pantazopoulos on his involvement in IOCC’s humanitarian work.
AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 Honors Lou Stefanou At Testimonial Dinner Dance
AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 honored Lou Stefanou at a testimonial dinner dance in Cherry Hill, celebrating his leadership and service while supporting the Danielle Kousoulis Center Renovation Fund.
How Philadelphia Organized Relief for Greece During World War II
From fundraising drives and radio broadcasts to neighborhood clothing collections, Philadelphia residents organized help for Greece during World War II. Archival photographs reveal the people and organizations behind the effort.
The Greek Woman Who Sued Her Pennsylvania Relatives Over a $10,000 Dowry
In 1924, Ella Backas Christopoulos sued her aunt and uncle in Pennsylvania over a promised dowry and years of household work. A federal judge later rejected both her dowry claim and her request for compensation.
One Word, Generations of Pride: Aristotle Academy Brings Ohi Day to Life
Students, families, and educators at Aristotle Academy in Media marked Ohi Day and the Feast of Agia Skepi through history, theater, music, and traditions shared across generations.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Calls for Religious Freedom Without Compulsion in Philadelphia
Speaking as chair of the National Council of Churches’ Governing Board, the Greek Orthodox Archbishop challenged the idea of America as a Christian nation and called for respect among religious communities.
Greek Diaspora Schools Can Apply for Second Round of Student Newspaper Program
Greek schools and community associations worldwide have until December 10 to express interest in a journalism program that helped students from 12 schools publish their own newspapers in its first year.
Annunciation Evangelismos Marks 125 Years at Philadelphia Gala
Annunciation Evangelismos honored Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis at its October 10 gala, where parish leaders reflected on their history and discussed an ongoing capital campaign.
St. George Cathedral Invites Children to Join Greek Folk Dance Groups
The Cathedral Ouranos Dancers welcome children ages 4 to 18, with three age-based groups offering traditional Greek folk dance instruction.
