in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Philadelphia Federation Cuts Vasilopita at Pan Icarian Atheras Center
The Philadelphia Federation of Hellenic Societies cut its New Year vasilopita at the Pan Icarian Atheras Center in Pennsauken, NJ.
Epirotes of Philadelphia Mark New Year with Vasilopita at St. George Cathedral
The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” held its annual Vasilopita cutting at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, honoring Agios Georgios of Ioannina.
Name Days This Week: January 18 – 24, 2026
Late January brings Greek name days for Athanasios, Efthimios, Maximos, and Dionisis. See who’s celebrating during the week of January 18–24, 2026.
St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in New Jersey Burns Mortgage, Advances Toward Consecration
St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in Flemington, NJ, retired its mortgage on Dec. 8, clearing the way for church consecration in 2026.
The Night Giannis Antetokounmpo Came Home to Philly
On March 6, 2017, Greek Philadelphians turned Wells Fargo Center into a homecoming for Giannis Antetokounmpo during Greek Heritage Night.
Name Days This Week: January 11 – 17, 2026
Mid-January brings Greek name days for Theodosis, Tatiani, Nina, and Antonis. See who’s celebrating during the week of January 11–17, 2026.
Theophany on the Schuylkill River: St. Sophia Marks the Feast in Valley Forge
From basil blessings inside the church to the casting of the cross into the Schuylkill River, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church marked Theophany with prayer, tradition, and a renewed sense of community.
When the Chants Began to Change: A Philadelphia Moment in Greek-American Church Life
Nearly thirty years ago, a Philadelphia newspaper captured a moment of concern inside Greek-American churches: who would carry forward the tradition of chant as generations changed?
Applications Open for Heritage Greece Program Summer 2026
Applications are open for the Heritage Greece Program, a fully funded summer program for Greek-American and Canadian college students of Hellenic descent.
Pontian Akritai of Philadelphia Welcome the New Year with Community Gathering in Upper Darby
Families and members of the Pontian Akritai of Philadelphia gathered in Upper Darby for a New Year celebration centered on tradition, food, and community.
Name Days This Week: January 4 – 10, 2026
The first full week of 2026 includes Greek name days tied to Epiphany and early January traditions, with names like Fotini, Giannis, and Theoni. See who’s celebrating.
The Women Who Stayed Behind: What Old Greek Songs Reveal About Emigration
Before letters, before phone calls, there were songs. A look at the women who stayed behind and the Greek music that carried their lives across the ocean.
