in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Goya: Evangelismos, St. Luke And Holy Trinity Advance In Basketball Semi-finals
Upper Darby, PA – It was a close call for St. Luke’s boys, who managed to advance to the GOYA championships to be held in two weeks, by defeating St. Demetrios 36-34 in the semi-final playoffs…
The Divine Liturgy at Evangelismos of Theotokos Church, January 10, 2016
Recorded on January 10, 2016.Duration: 1:35:46 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
Epiphany Liturgy at Evangelismos
The Divine Liturgy – The Theophany of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus ChristRecorded on January 6, 2016.Duration: 1:45:01 This recording is brought to you by the parishioners of Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia. Evangelismos…
St. Sophia Celebrates Epiphany Day along the Schuylkill River
Valley Forge, PA – Epiphany Day was commemorated yesterday at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church and then along the Schuylkill River. Led by their spiritual leader, Father Peter Thornberg, the parishioners were blesses and received holy…
Judge Karapalides Sworn In To Third Term
Media, PA – It happened in the Honorable John V. Diggins Ceremonial Courtroom #1 yesterday, at Delaware County Courthouse. Judge Harry J. Karapalides, Esquire, was sworn in for his third term as Pennsylvania Magisterial District Judge…
Federation’s Vasilopita Cutting and Meeting
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley is inviting all its members, parish councils, organization leaders, parish priests and dance instructors, to a dinner and meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2016,…
St. Demetrios Observes Epiphany Day
Wildwood, NJ – Under an autumn blue sky parishioners looked on, as a wreath touched down into the Atlantic ocean in memory of the many lives lost at 9-11 and parishioners that have passed. A wooden…
Pictures of the Year 2015
Philadelphia, PA – It was the year of the “Greek Freak”, a PGBL repeat, 40 years of celebration for the Youth of Alexander, and a record year for giving. From Wildwood, New Jersey to Reading, Pennsylvania,…
St. Demetrios New Year’s Celebration
Upper Darby, PA – The Greek-American community celebrated the New Year at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. The countdown to 2016 filled the air with confetti and cheers as the clock struck midnight. Cameras snapped up…
Help a Child from Cyprus coming to Philadelphia for Medical Treatment
Lampros, a 4 1/2 year old boy from Cyprus, has spent most of his life in and out of intensive care at Tel Hashomer-Sheba Hospital near Tel Aviv. His parents, Pantelis and Christina, have been with…
Pontian Akritai Kalanda Tradition Celebrated
Upper Darby, PA – The Pontian “Akritai” brought in the Christmas season in traditional style this past weekend. Members of the dance troupe and organization stopped in at area Delaware County homes, where they sang Christmas…
The Christmas Season Has Come Again
The Christmas season has come again. In home and communities through the country, Christmas traditions are rekindled; a reflection of the themes of the season. The same holds true for the Greek-American community of the Delaware…
