in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Presidential Proclamation: Greek Independence Day
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2015. By the President of the United States Of America. A Proclamation.
Greek Dancing Follows Independence Day Parade
Upper Darby, PA – All roads led west to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church on Sunday, following the Greek Independence Day parade. The Greek community gathered over the border in Upper Darby for a series of…
National Hellenic Student Association of North America Spring 2015 Convention – Photo gallery
Philadelphia, PA – The National Hellenic Student Association of North America hosted their spring 2015 Convention this past weekend. Greek-American Students from around the country came into Philadelphia to participate in a series of events. On…
U.S. State Department: On The Occasion Of Greek National Day
Press Statement, Washington, DC, March 23, 2015. On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of Greece on the 194th anniversary of your independence.
Philadelphia, A Greek City Celebrates Independence Day
Philadelphia, PA – Greek Independence Day was commemorated early in the city of Brotherly-love. For some time now, Philly has come to observe the historic day earlier than other diaspora cities. In a historic town of…
Greek Independence Day Parade 2015 – Photo Gallery
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Greek community celebrated Greek Independence day this past Sunday. Some 45 organizations and churches came together along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to commemorate the 194 anniversary of liberation from under the…
Hellenic Federation Awards Eleftheria Medal to Spiros Spireas – Photo gallery
Deptford, NJ – On Saturday evening the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley, awarded Spiros Spireas the Eleftheria Award. The award is given annually in honor of an individual who…
Sights and Sounds Festival 2015 hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Approximately three hundred Greek Orthodox youth representing thirteen churches from the Delaware Valley will meet for a day of visual and performing arts competitions at the 30th annual Sights and Sounds Festival on Saturday, March 28.…
Doxology for Greek Independence Day in Philadelphia
This morning His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey officiated the doxology for the Greek Independence Day (March 25) at Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia.
Spireas And Kousoulis Family’s Unite Greek Community At Federation Annual Dinner
Deptford, NJ – On the eve of Greek Independence day in Philadelphia, it was an emotional Saturday evening. Through poem and passionate heartfelt comments, the Greek community united and listened as honored guest and Eleftheria Medal…
4th Salutations to the Most Holy Theotokos at Evangelismos of Theotokos Church
The fourth 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.
Third Week Of Lent Fills St. Demetrios Church
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church had a full day of events this past Sunday. From a veneration of the cross to a 40-day blessing, St. Demetrios saw a day that brought together…
