in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Bishop Athanasios of Kisumu and Western Kenya Visits St. Sophia
Jeffersonville, PA – On Sunday, his Grace Bishop Athanasios of Kisumu (Africa) came and conducted services all the way from Kenya at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church. His Grace is a former classmate of Fr. Peter…
St. Sophia Grecian Festival kicks off May 31
Jeffersonville, PA – Two golden crosses shining on the hill greet you as you enter the grounds of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church for the annual Grecian Festival. A field of games and rides for the…
Bid ‘n Buy Hosted By St. Irene Philoptochos At St. Thomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – Handbags, cooking ware, and a whole host of items was raffled off as part of the Philoptochos’ Bid ‘N Buy last night at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. Some 450 women from…
Annunciation To Host OPA Greek Food Fest
Elkins Park, PA – For the 39th year in a row, the Greek community at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the traditions and culture of Greece with its OPA Greek Food Fest. It’s a taste of…
GAHSP Photo Tour Shares Memories of Historic Greek Community
On Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2017, “The Immigrant Experience,” the 3rd Annual Photo Contest and Tour of the Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia (GAHSP) was hosted at Cooper Hospital in Camden, NJ. Guests were given…
St. Luke Parishioners march for Cooley’s Foundation
Wayne, PA – There was a chill in the air and cloudy skies above, but the St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church parishioners marched on again in support of Cooley’s Anemia. This past Sunday some 100 members…
Through The Years, St. Irene Ladies Philoptochos Annual Bid ‘n Buy
Cherry Hill, NJ – The St. Irene Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church cordially invites you to their annual Bid ‘N Buy. The annual event now in its 39th year is themed “Through…
St. Luke Hosts The Holy Grail Of Bid ‘n Buys
Broomall, PA – From all over the tri-state area, they came to St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church for the annual Bid ‘N Buy. This sold out event each year “runs like a well-oiled machine”, said one…
Upper Darby Greek Festival To Kick Off On May 18
Upper Darby, PA – Upper Darby’s Greek Festival features traditional Greek food, folk dancing, and more, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, starting May 18th through the 21st. Come out and sample homemade moussaka, souvlaki, gyros,…
Capitol Hill Day Hosted by AHEPA
Since 1922 the Order of AHEPA has had a presence in Washington DC. AHEPA has met with every United States President since Calvin Coolidge. On May 3, 2017, AHEPA once again held its annual AHEPA Capitol…
Walking in the Footsteps of Christ: 2017 OCMC Walk for Missions
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Egg Harbor Township New Jersey calls for walk in Ocean City NJ, to support the Orthodox Christian Mission Center on May 13, 2017, at 10:00 am. Through service, outreach, and…
Philadelphia’s Greek Treasures Lay Hidden In Our Homes
Huntingdon Valley, PA – “I still have ties to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral and the community in Olde City. That’s where my roots are,” said Joyce Trantas Gutchigian. Last month, Gutchigian posted a photograph from…
