in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Holy Trinity’s Fundraiser Continues as Parish Works Toward a New Church
Holy Trinity in Egg Harbor Township continues its effort to build a new church, supported by a GoFundMe and a broader capital campaign.
Name Days This Week: December 7 – 13, 2025
From Saint Anna to Saint Spyridon the Wonderworker, the week of December 7–13 brings a mix of prophets, martyrs, and beloved saints. Discover whose names are honored and share Χρόνια πολλά with family and friends.
Dance of the Nafpaktian and Perihora Society Brings Music, Tradition, and Kefi to The Merion
The Nafpaktian and Perihora Society gathered at The Merion for a night of music, dinner, and dancing, with live performers from Greece and support for Toys for Tots.
Pontian Society Akritai Celebrates 86th Annual Dance
The Pontian Society Akritai celebrated its 86th Annual Dinner Dance with live Greek music, traditional performances, honored leaders, and a strong community turnout in Upper Darby.
Name Days This Week: November 30 – December 6, 2025
Who celebrates this week? From Andreas and Barbara to Savvas and Nikos, here are the Greek name days for November 30 to December 6, 2025.
Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Mark Historic Visit From Nicaea to the Phanar
Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew are meeting in İstanbul after reciting the Nicene Creed in İznik/Nicaea. Their visit continues today at the Phanar.
THI Expands Support for Food Bank Greece as Need Remains High
The Hellenic Initiative is expanding its support for Food Bank Greece at a moment when many families are experiencing rising food insecurity.
The Feast of St. Iakovos at St. Thomas: A Grace-Filled Weekend in Cherry Hill
St. Thomas Church in Cherry Hill hosted a warm and prayerful celebration for the feast of St. Iakovos of Evia. View the photo gallery and watch both services.
A Promise Kept: Eleftheria VFW Post 6633 Unveils Its Final Memorial
Eleftheria VFW Post 6633 completed its twenty-year mission to honor Greek American veterans with the unveiling of its final memorial plaque at St. Sophia in Jeffersonville.
Kids Nativity Series Brings the Spirit of Christmas to Families Through New Collaboration
A new collaboration between the DRE and the Tele Santa Program brings twelve Nativity stories and live calls with Saint Nicholas to families this Christmas.
Golden Wreaths Presented in Philadelphia Ahead of Marathon Weekend
A new tradition took root in Philadelphia as Consul General Iphigenia Kanara presented golden wreaths from Greece to honor this year’s Marathon champions at a special ceremony at The Logan Hotel.
Name Days This Week: November 23 – 29, 2025
Who celebrates this week? Amphilochios, Clement, Katherine, Stylianos, Iakovos, Eirinarhos, Phaidra, and others in the Greek name days for November 23–29.
