in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Greek Ambassador Antonis Alexandridis Visits Odyssey Charter School During First Official Delaware Trip
Greek Ambassador Antonis Alexandridis visited Odyssey Charter School during his first official trip to Delaware, including classroom stops and meetings with school leaders.
Who’s Marching in Philadelphia’s 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade
See who’s marching in Philadelphia’s 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade, from churches and student groups to societies, dignitaries, and the Evzones.
Inaugural Saint Thomas Gala Honors Zoe And George Kousoulis
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, celebrated its inaugural gala honoring George and Zoe Kousoulis for more than sixty years of faith, service, and generosity to their parish and community.
What’s Happening at St. Demetrios in Astoria, and Why It Matters Beyond New York
Financial crisis, governance disputes, and a new New York law have put St. Demetrios in Astoria at a crossroads for the Greek-American community.
St. Thomas Feast Day Celebrated with Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in Cherry Hill
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill celebrated its feast day on April 19, 2026, with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy led by Metropolitan Apostolos.
Name Days this Week: April 19 – 25, 2026
Greek name days celebrated from April 19 to 25, 2026, as communities mark the period after Easter.
Hierarchical Great Vespers for Saint Thomas at St. Thomas Church in Cherry Hill
Hierarchical Great Vespers was held on April 18 at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with Metropolitan Apostolos presiding.
Panel in New York Explores Pontic Greek Genocide Through Vatican Archives
A New York panel explored Vatican archival evidence on the Pontic Greek Genocide, focusing on missionary accounts and ongoing debates over historical recognition.
Greek-American Group Urges U.S. to Act on Religious Freedom Concerns in Turkey
Greek-American advocates urge the U.S. to act on religious freedom concerns in Turkey following a new USCIRF report and renewed calls over Halki.
“Christos Anesti” at Evangelismos in Philadelphia as Fireworks Mark the Moment
Just before midnight on Holy Saturday, parishioners packed the courtyard of Evangelismos tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church as the Resurrection was proclaimed and fireworks rose overhead.
First Anastasi Celebrated with Father Konstantinos at St. Sophia
Parishioners at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Jeffersonville gathered on Holy Saturday morning for the First Anastasi with Father Konstantinos Loukas, marking the beginning of Pascha.
Name Days this Week: April 12 – 18, 2026
See who is celebrating from April 12–18, 2026, with several well-known names falling during this Easter week. A quick guide for reaching out and saying χρόνια πολλά.
