in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Blue And White Returns To 2nd Annual Sixers Greek Heritage Night
Philadelphia, PA – The Greek community came out last night for the 2nd annual Greek Heritage Night at the Philadelphia 76ers game against the New York Knicks. Blue and White flags and Greece T-shirts covered section…
Greek Independence Day Parade – Details Finalized
Upper Darby, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley met again at the Pontian Club house last night, where they wrapped up the final details of this year’s Greek Independence…
Theatre Performance Highlights Greek Independence Day at St. George
Media, PA – Greek Independence Day poems and songs were performed on Sunday at St. George Greek Orthodox church. The pre k through 8th grade classes united for the day and shined with pride as they…
Zito I Hellas, Greek Independence Day Celebrations At St. Thomas Greek School
Cherry Hill, NJ – Greek Independence day celebrations continued this week at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church. The K through 8th Greek school program featured a theatre performance about the Greek revolution of 1821. Students reenacted…
The Divine Liturgy at Evangelismos of Theotokos Church, April 3, 2016
Recorded on April 3, 2016.Duration: 1:52:59 This recording is brought to you by the parishioners of Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia. Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church6501 Bustleton AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19149Phone: 215-743-7982
Pride In Blue And White, Greek Independence Day Commemorated At St. Demetrios
Upper Darby, PA – Blue and White flags lined the stage as students recited poem and song about Greek Independence Day. The St. Demetrios Greek school hosted it’s annual Greek school performance in commemoration of liberty…
Holy Trinity Philoptochos Donates $10,000 to Local and International Charities
In keeping with Lent and our quest to couple “faith with works” the National Philoptochos Chapter, St. Elpida of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, will be presenting checks to the Covenant House…
Evangelismos celebrates Independence Day and Feast of the Annunciation
Philadelphia, PA – Through song, poem and dance, the Greek School of Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church, presented their annual program on Greek Independence Day and the Feast Day of the Annunciation of the Holy Theotokos. The…
Second Salutations to the Virgin Mary at Evangelismos
Philadelphia, PA – The second part of the Akathist Hymn and Small Compline was sung yesterday at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia. The ceremony was held by V. Rev. Archimandrite Alexandros Kantarakias. Recorded on March 25, 2016.Duration: 1:13:34…
First Salutations to the Virgin Mary at Evangelismos
Philadelphia, PA – The first part of the Akathist Hymn and Small Compline was sung yesterday at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia. The ceremony was held by V. Rev. Archimandrite Alexandros Kantarakias. Recorded on March 18, 2016.Duration: 1:23:10…
Daughters of Penelope Honors Dignitaries & Assembles Backpacks for Children in Need
King of Prussia, PA – On Saturday March 12th, the Daughters of Penelope Power District #4 held their Eastern Sector Seminar honoring Grand President Connie Pilallis and the Honorable Ourania Papademetriou, Judge of the Court of…
Motorcycle Invitation to Unite and Ride at Greek Independence Day Parade 2016
Philadelphia, PA – Get your blue and white on and smoke up your tires. Then cruise down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in honor of Greek Independence Day 2016. Here’s the perfect opportunity for motorcycle lovers to…
