in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
All Things Greek At The St. Luke Festival – Photo Gallery
Broomall, PA – Greek folk dancers lined the St. Luke Greek Orthodox campus while guests looked on this past weekend. Red, white and blue folk outfits circled and jumped to the traditional sounds of Greece. The…
The Divine Liturgy at Evangelismos, September 20, 2015
Recorded on September 20, 2015.Duration: 1:55:50 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
Aristotle Greek School Opens Academic Doors
Middletown, PA – This past Monday the Academy of Aristotle to St. George opened its doors to welcome students. The 2015-2016 academic year is the 24th year of operation of the Academy and provided excellent omens…
Greek American Among the Heroes in Paris Train Incident Receives Medal
Washington, DC – Yesterday at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Ash Carter presented three heroes with medals commensurate for their valor for thwarting a terrorist on a train in France last month. Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone received…
This Moment in Philadelphia Greek American History: Evzones and Hooters
March 1996, Philadelphia, PA – The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia was sponsoring the annual Greek Independence Day Parade in Center City Philadelphia, and marching in the parade was the members of the Greek…
Iconography Painting at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church continues
Valley Forge, PA – Iconographer George Kordis returned to the Philadelphia area this past week to continue with the fourth stage of frescoes painting at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church. The Ascension in the sanctuary area…
St. Thomas Agora, Under The Big Top Greek Festival
Cherry Hill, NJ – St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church will host its 42nd annual “Agora” Greek Festival from October 8 to 11, 2015. Come out to the area’s biggest Greek festival and share a shot of…
The Divine Liturgy for the Elevation of the Holy Cross at Evangelismos
Recorded on September 14, 2015.Duration: 1:49:37 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
A Greek Feast for the Senses at St. Sophia
Valley Forge, PA – It was a feast for the senses this weekend at St. Sophia’s Greek Festival. Attendees were treated to the area’s best Greek food, dancing, and music. Folk dancing was performed throughout the…
St. Sophia Greek Festival Blends Culture and Cuisine
Valley Forge, PA – Have you tried the lamb shank platter at St. Sophia’s Greek Festival? It’s tasty and cartoonish in size, like something out of a renaissance faire. Or how about their famous pastitsio? It’s…
St. Thomas Greek School Year Commences with Agiasmos
Smiling parents assembled with children at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church this past Thursday. The 2015 Greek school season brought together the parishes students from grades k through 8th grade. Arguable the largest Greek school in…
Music, Dancing and Good Time, My Big Fat Greek Festival 2015
Philadelphia, PA – Evangelismos tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church community invites everyone to a weekend full of the flavors, sights, and sounds of Greece. From September 25th to 27th, 2015, the Big Fat Greek Festival returns…
