in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Name Days this Week: April 19 – 25, 2026
Greek name days celebrated from April 19 to 25, 2026, as communities mark the period after Easter.
Hierarchical Great Vespers for Saint Thomas at St. Thomas Church in Cherry Hill
Hierarchical Great Vespers was held on April 18 at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with Metropolitan Apostolos presiding.
Panel in New York Explores Pontic Greek Genocide Through Vatican Archives
A New York panel explored Vatican archival evidence on the Pontic Greek Genocide, focusing on missionary accounts and ongoing debates over historical recognition.
Greek-American Group Urges U.S. to Act on Religious Freedom Concerns in Turkey
Greek-American advocates urge the U.S. to act on religious freedom concerns in Turkey following a new USCIRF report and renewed calls over Halki.
“Christos Anesti” at Evangelismos in Philadelphia as Fireworks Mark the Moment
Just before midnight on Holy Saturday, parishioners packed the courtyard of Evangelismos tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church as the Resurrection was proclaimed and fireworks rose overhead.
First Anastasi Celebrated with Father Konstantinos at St. Sophia
Parishioners at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Jeffersonville gathered on Holy Saturday morning for the First Anastasi with Father Konstantinos Loukas, marking the beginning of Pascha.
Name Days this Week: April 12 – 18, 2026
See who is celebrating from April 12–18, 2026, with several well-known names falling during this Easter week. A quick guide for reaching out and saying χρόνια πολλά.
Holy Friday Lamentations Service at St. Demetrios Upper Darby Presided Over by Metropolitan Apostolos
Metropolitan Apostolos presides at the Holy Friday Lamentations Service at St. Demetrios in Upper Darby, as the faithful gather around the epitaphios for one of the most solemn moments of Holy Week.
Holy Thursday Service at St. Thomas in Cherry Hill Presided Over by Metropolitan Apostolos
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey presided at the Holy Thursday service at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ. Watch the service presented in two parts.
Metropolitan Apostolos Presides at Holy Thursday Liturgy in Wilmington
Metropolitan Apostolos presides over the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Wilmington during Holy Thursday.
AHI Honors Three Greek Americans for Leadership and Service in Washington
The American Hellenic Institute honored Helen A. Carlos, Savas Tsivicos, and Stavros Veletsis at its 52nd anniversary awards dinner in Washington, D.C.
Memory and Preparation: The Lead-Up to New York’s 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade
New York’s 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade takes shape with a Cyprus-focused historical lecture, 70 registered organizations, 45 floats, and a full weekend of events on Fifth Avenue.
