in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
St. Lukes Greek Orthodox Church Performs 1st Resurrection Services
Broomall, PA – The sounds of clanging pots and pans highlighted church services at St. Luke Greek Orthodox church, where his Eminence, Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey, performed the 1st resurrection services. On Saturday a vesperal…
Epitafio Circles St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church
Cherry Hill, NJ – With their church filled to capacity and in near darkness, candles illuminated the church for most of the service. Red rose petals covered the floor and the smell of incense filled the…
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church Observes Good Friday
Cherry Hill, NJ – Good Friday at St. Thomas Marks a Solemn Night of Faith and TraditionOn Good Friday evening, Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey led the congregation of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in one…
St. Demetrios Volunteers Prepare Epitafio For Good Friday Services
Upper Darby, PA – Parishioners, GOYA members and children all participated today, by decorating the church Epitafio and preparing candles to be distributed for this evenings service.
Bells Chime Good Friday At St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Upper Darby, PA – As the noon bells chimed on Good Friday, parishioners quickly worked to prepare for the liturgy services at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. This evening liturgy services take place for Good Friday.…
St. Sophia: Teaching humility through service, an act of kindness – Photo gallery
Valley Forge, PA – “To wash someone’s feet teaches you humility. It is also a sign of welcoming and service. This act of kindness has been going on for thousands of years”, said Father Peter Thornberg…
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church reenacts, the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday
Valley Forge, PA – The parishioners of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church participated in a religious rite for the very first time, the washing of the feet. 12 members of the church, representing the twelve Apostles,…
Holy Tuesday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox church
In the Eastern Orthodox church, this day is referred to as Great and Holy Tuesday, or Great Tuesday. Yesterday, on a cold and rainy evening, the congregation of Annunciation church on Bustleton ave. gathered for this…
Travel Seminar: Greek Orthodox Christians Of Ottoman Cappadocia
Seminar Sponsored by The New York Life Insurance Company Center for the Study of Hellenism in the Pontos and Asia Minor of Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and The Interdisciplinary Center for Hellenic…
UConn Tops Kentucky in the Title Game, Napier named Most Outstanding Player
Last Monday, the college basketball season came to an end as UConn Huskies beat the Kentucky Wildcats 60-54 in the national title game. The month of March didn’t disappoint, as it was full of upsets, game…
AHEPA Family Leadership in Athens for High-Level Meetings
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) and its affiliated organization, the Daughters of Penelope, are in the midst of its 86th annual overseas excursion with a visit to Athens, Greece.
Breakfast At Tiffany’s Theme At Annual Bid And Buy
Upper Darby, PA – They bid and bought at the 30rth anniversary bid and buy, hosted at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. The ladies Philoptochos “Agia Barbara” under the theme, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, also honoring Audrey…
