in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
St. Thomas Greek School Registration Begins Now – Announces Newly Established Pre-K Class
Cherry Hill, NJ – We know, it’s that time of year where you’re thinking about backyard barbeques and white sandy beaches. Hello! Believe it or not, Greek school registration at St. Thomas begins now. The Hellenic…
Dr. Theoklis Zaoutis – Raising Awareness for Greek Hospitals
Philadelphia, PA – “Three thousand Greek citizens die every year of hospital acquired infections, to the tune of 1.2 billion euros per year to the Greek healthcare system”, says Dr. Theoklis Zaoutis . The problem of…
New Adult Apartments In Cherry Hill
The Apartments at St. Thomas, scheduled to open early this Fall, offer adults 55+ a gracious, maintenance-free lifestyle in the heart of Cherry Hill, NJ. Established through a generous bequest by the Chigounis Family to St.…
IOCC Expands Relief To Greece’s Growing Poor
Baltimore, MD – Greece’s rapidly declining economy has prompted the country’s banks to close their doors, leaving millions of stunned families and elderly without access to their savings, wages, and pensions. The uncertain future brought on…
First Greek American Tsipouro Distillery Opens in New Jersey
Wildwood, NJ – The famed 14th century elixir, tsipouro introduced by Greek Monks, has now made it’s home in the USA. This past week in Wildwood, New Jersey, the first legally licensed distiller, Lazy Eye Distillery,…
The Divine Liturgy at St. Sophia, July 5, 2015
Recorded on July 5, 2015.Duration: 1 h 18 min This recording is brought to you by the parishioners of Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Jeffersonville. Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church900 S Trooper RdJeffersonville, PA 19403Phone: 610-650-8960www.saintsophiachurch.org
This Moment In Philadelphia Greek American History, Kaliopi Karapalides sings the National Anthem
Philadelphia, PA – Under a sea of blue and white fans, roars kicked and set the tone for this historic evening that commenced with the singing of the national anthem by Kaliopi Karapalides from Atlantis of…
Farewell To Father Pratsinakis Of St. Thomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – After more than a generation in the clergy, the spiritual leader of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church is retiring. On Sunday following church services, Father Emmanuel Pratsinakis was treated to a farewell…
End Of An Era, Lefkos Pirgos Cafe In New York Closes
Astoria, NY – It wasn’t just another coffeehouse & bakery. Lefkos Pirgos Cafe was ground zero for Greek-Americans. For both locals and out-of-towners, it was a destiny to feel at home. A place that made you…
The Divine Liturgy At St. Thomas, June 28, 2015
Recorded on June 28, 2015.Duration: 1 h 24 min This recording is brought to you by the parishioners of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ. St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church615 Mercer StCherry Hill, NJ…
Building Relationships And Learning About Culture At The Pontian Youth Conference
It’s that time again, Pontians all over including Chicago, Ohio, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Montreal, Boston and Toronto all got together for their annual youth conference in Toronto this past weekend. By Despina Evangelopoulos The conference is mainly…
The Divine Liturgy at Evangelismos of Theotokos Church, June 21, 2015
Recorded on June 21, 2015.Duration: 1 h 33 min 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:…
