in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Holy Friday Lamentations Service at St. Demetrios Upper Darby Presided Over by Metropolitan Apostolos
Metropolitan Apostolos presides at the Holy Friday Lamentations Service at St. Demetrios in Upper Darby, as the faithful gather around the epitaphios for one of the most solemn moments of Holy Week.
Holy Thursday Service at St. Thomas in Cherry Hill Presided Over by Metropolitan Apostolos
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey presided at the Holy Thursday service at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ. Watch the service presented in two parts.
Metropolitan Apostolos Presides at Holy Thursday Liturgy in Wilmington
Metropolitan Apostolos presides over the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Wilmington during Holy Thursday.
AHI Honors Three Greek Americans for Leadership and Service in Washington
The American Hellenic Institute honored Helen A. Carlos, Savas Tsivicos, and Stavros Veletsis at its 52nd anniversary awards dinner in Washington, D.C.
Memory and Preparation: The Lead-Up to New York’s 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade
New York’s 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade takes shape with a Cyprus-focused historical lecture, 70 registered organizations, 45 floats, and a full weekend of events on Fifth Avenue.
Annunciation of Elkins Park Greek School Seeks Teachers for Growing Program
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park is seeking Greek School teachers as its program expands. Evening positions available for qualified candidates.
60 Years Since the Founding of the Archons: A Quiet Force Behind the Ecumenical Patriarchate
For 60 years, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate have supported religious freedom and the future of Orthodoxy. What their work means today.
Name Days this Week: April 5 – 11, 2026
Greek name days celebrated from April 5 to 11, 2026, during the early days of Holy Week.
Metropolitan Apostolos Moves Across Philadelphia Area Parishes During Holy Week
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey will preside at Holy Week 2026 services across Baltimore, Wilmington, and the Philadelphia region.
Why Holy Cross Is Expanding Orthodox Theology into Spanish Across the Americas
Holy Cross launches a Spanish-language theology program to meet growing demand among Orthodox communities in Latin America and Hispanic populations in the U.S.
St. Sophia Philoptochos Launches Spring Food Drive for Norristown Pantry
St. Sophia Philoptochos is collecting non-perishable food donations through May 10 to support The Upper Room pantry in Norristown.
St. George Media GOYA Raffle Offers Bruno Mars Concert Tickets
St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Media is holding a GOYA fundraiser raffle with a chance to win three Bruno Mars tickets for the September 2, 2026 concert in Philadelphia.
