in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
St. Demetrios GOYA Sings Christmas Kalanta – Video
Upper Darby, PA. Traditional Greek caroling returned to the neighborhood this past Wednesday night as the St. Demetrios Church GOYA visited the homes of fellow parishioners in Delaware County. From one doorstep to the next, the…
Greek Tradition Continues, Macedonians Sing Kalanta
The strumming sounds of the tzoura and the accordion accompanied the Pan-Macedonian Society members as they sang kalanta this week. The society members toured around the Delaware and Chester county area as a group.
Pontian Kalanta All Around Delaware Valley
Broomall, PA – Loud, proud and colorful, the Pontian Akritai society of Philadelphia make a statement every time the holidays roll in. In traditional folk attire they visit homes and business all around the Delaware Valley…
Pontian Akritai, A Welcome Site During The Holiday Season
Broomall, PA. They really do love to dance. On stage, in the street, in someone’s home, or even in their own clubhouse, the Pontian Akritai know how to put on a show. When the holiday season…
Red Hats And Jingling Bells, St. Thomas GOYA Rings In The Season
Cherry Hill, NJ. Dressed in red and white Santa hats, the St. Thomas GOYAns spent the weekend traveling through the community and spreading Christmas cheer. The group of 7th through 12th graders visited homes, businesses, and…
St. Demetrios Students Recreate Jesus Nativity
The St. Demetrios church students recreated the Nativity of Jesus this past Sunday. The Nativity, refers to the accounts of the birth of Jesus, primarily based on the two accounts in the gospels of Luke and…
Saint Thomas GOYA Brings In The Christmas Spirit With Song
The Saint Thomas GOYA took their high spirited group on the road this past Saturday morning. They visiting and sang Holiday carols to several care facilities around the South Jersey area.
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 9: Video Highlights
It was the final week before the holiday break. In the first match up, Rip City put on a scrappy performance and held off the Kings who had been on a 4 week winning streak. In…
Federation Of Hellenic-American Societies Of Philadelphia Hosts Annual Christmas Party
Upper Darby, PA. The Federation staff gathered this past Tuesday evening at the Pontian Leskhi to share a hearty meal and celebrate the work of the past year. Staff members from various churches and organizations came…
2013-14 PGBL Season – Week 9: Rip City Rules
Scrappy, fast paced and determined, Rip city managed to pull out a victory against the Kings in game one. The highlight game saw Danny’s Boys bounce back from last weeks crushing defeat with a victory over…
The Sows of Saint Spyridon and Advent
Just a few days ago we commemorated a great saint of our Greek Orthodox Church, Saint Spyridon the wonderworker. Many of you may remember and may still keep on the tradition of planting seeds in a…
Hellenic University Club Christmas Tradition Continues
Philadelphia, PA – In the season of tradition, the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia gathered for it’s annual Christmas party at the Union League this past Sunday evening. Members and guests of the community participated in…
