in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Pontians host 1st ever Apokriatiko Glendi
The Pontian Society “Akritai” of Philadelphia hosted their first ever Apokriatiko glendi on Saturday evening. Apokriatiko Glendi means farewell to meat… it’s one of the last days for Greek Orthodox Christians to indulge in eating meat…
Pontian Apokriatiko Glenti – Video Highlights
Upper Darby, PA – The Pontian “Akritai” club house brought in Lent this week with a dance not seen in the Greek-American community of Philadelphia in years. The Glendi, “Apokriatiko” is one of the last days…
2014 Hellenic University Club Of Philadelphia Gala – Video Highlights
Philadelphia, PA – The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia hosted it’s 74th annual gala dinner dance on Saturday evening. Hosted at the Society Hill Sheraton in Philadelphia, the event was highlighted by awarding of the Achievement…
George Venizelos Receives Achievement Award At Hellenic University Club Gala
Philadelphia, PA – George Venizelos, was awarded the Achievement award at the Sheraton Society Hill, this past weekend, by the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia. Venizelos is assistant director in charge of the New York field…
Icarians Come To Philadelphia, “Atheras” 75th Jubilee
Cherry Hill, NJ – Icarians from around the country came out to share in 75th anniversary of the Pan Icarian Brotherhood “Atheras chapter’s jubilee event. The annual dance was hosted at the Danielle Kousoulis Center at…
Icarian Brotherhood Celebrates 75th Year Chapter Jubilee – Video Highlights
Cherry Hill, NJ – Americas oldest Icarian organization “Atheras” united to celebrate their ancestry and love of homeland this past Saturday evening. The Icarians from around the country, including, Texas, California, Illinois, NY, Maryland and the…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 18: Video Highlights & Interviews
Upper Darby, PA – Championship Bound: PGBL Semi-Finals Deliver Big Wins and Big Moments Thursday night at St. Demetrios brought out the best of the PGBL — on and off the court. Fans packed the stands…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 18: On To The Championship!
Upper Darby, PA – The gym was packed last night at St. Demetrios to watch the PGBL final playoffs round. The Macedonian dance troupe played between two exciting games that produced the big matchup for next…
Love Your Yiayia & Pappou photo contest winners announced
Philadelphia, PA – Announcing the winners of the “LOVE YOUR YIAYIA & PAPPOU” photo contest. The Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia has selected 3 winners to be awarded Apple products, including an Apple iPad, iPad…
Holy Trinity And Annunciation Meet The GOYA Champs Of 2013-2014
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios was the scene of the GOYA league championships this past weekend. On Sunday afternoon the returning champs Holy Trinity (Egg Harbor – Girls) and Annunciation (Elkins Park – Boys) came…
Byzantine Painter Dr. Kordis completes next stage of Iconography at St. Sophia
Valley Forge, PA – The parishioners of St. Sophia were beaming again this month. Their favorite Byzantine artist, Dr. George Kordis has returned from Athens to continue his iconography painting of St. Sophia. Dr. Kordis, Father…
GOYA Champs Repeat!
Upper Darby, PA – They did it again. Holy Trinity of Egg Harbor and Annunciation of Elkins Park repeated their victory marches to the championship and brought it home in consecutive years. In fact, Elkins Park…
