in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
An Affair Of The Heart – The Greek Affair Festival
Broomall, PA – It’s obvious that the parishioners at St. Luke Greek Orthodox church love their church. Strolling around the church grounds this weekend at their annual “Greek Festival” you saw young and old alike with…
Macedonian Marriage at the Greek Affair
“Hello everyone, and thank you for coming to celebrate our church’s festival with us! Now get ready to also celebrate a traditional Macedonian wedding!” With those words, Agnoula Marcantonis announced the reenactment of a traditional Greek…
The Annual Pontian Akritai Of Philadelphia Dance
This year, Stathis Pavlidis (vocals) and Babis Kemanetzidis (lyra-clarinet) will pair up along with local musicians, Christos Poneres (daouli), Evangelos Pesiridis (keyboards) and Mike Pesiridis (daouli).
Bingo Bags And Baklava
Cherry Hill, NJ – St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church will host a special fundraiser for its Youth Ministries on Friday, November 1, 2013. The event will feature an evening of bingo with designer handbags as prizes,…
Holy Cross Celebration Asbury Park, NJ
Asbury Park, NJ – Thousands of Greek Orthodox faithful from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Delaware gathered Sunday for the annual Blessing of the Waters in the historic seaside town of Asbury Park. Under clear…
Greek Orthodox Youth Retrieve Cross
Asbury Park, NJ – The Greek Orthodox community of New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania gathered yesterday for the annual Blessing of the Waters and Divine Liturgy at the Paramount Theater and Convention Center. Continuing a tradition…
IOCC Response To The Crisis In Syria
International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) supports one of the largest established networks to deliver life-saving humanitarian aid inside Syria where more than 7 million people are currently in need of assistance.
Evangelismos, An Authentic Greek Festival
This September, Evangelismos tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church invites the community to experience the warmth and flavor of a traditional Greek village during its annual fall festival. Running September 27, 28, and 29, 2013, the festival…
Welcome Back! St. Demetrios Greek School Starts
Upper Darby, PA – With happy faces and pride, the Greek school of St. Demetrios Greek opened its doors this Tuesday. Father Nektarios from St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church welcomed everyone with, “Welcome back, I missed…
Doors Open To First Day At St. Demetrios Greek School
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios Greek school opened its doors this past Tuesday to the students and parents of the Greek-American community. “Welcome back, I missed you.” With those words, Father Nektarios of St. Demetrios…
Friends and Parishioners gather for St. Luke Golf outting
Greenville, DE – It was a perfect day for golf. The parishioners and friends of St. Luke came out on September 9, 2013, for an afternoon of fun and a bit of socializing. It was the…
A perfect day for Golf, St. Lukes Golf tourney
Greenville, DE – The annual St Luke Golf Classic was held at Fieldstone Golf Club on September 9, 2013. The event raises funds for the St. Luke Greek school and other programs. Members and friends of…
