Category: in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Greek Name Days This Week: August 23 to August 29, 2026
The August 23 to 29 calendar includes name days for Eftychia, Natalia, Fanourios, Fani, Arkadios, Damon, and others.
Free Online Pontian Greek Classes Open Registration for Fall 2026
The North American program offers ten weekend online instruction sessions with Pontian dialect teacher Arhontoula Konstantinidou for students in the United States and Canada.
Saint Thomas Hellenic School Accepting 2026-27 Registrations in Cherry Hill
Classes begin Sept. 10 with Agiasmos. The school has published a three-installment payment plan and is offering 10 need-based scholarships of $500.
St. Demetrios Greek School Opens Registration for 2026-27 in Upper Darby
Registration is open for the 2026-27 school year at St. Demetrios Greek School in Upper Darby, with an Agiasmos and orientation on September 10 and classes starting September 15.
Faithful Gather for Great Vespers and Paniyiri at Panagia Soumela
Worshippers and families gathered Saturday at Panagia Soumela in West Milford for Great Vespers, Pontian music and the first day of the annual August paniyiri.
Greek Name Days This Week: August 16 to August 22, 2026
Greek name days for August 16 to 22, 2026, including Gerasimos, Apostolos, Serafim, Stamatis, Arsenios, Flora, Theocharis, Samuel, and Orestis.
AHI Accepting Applications for Washington Foreign Policy Internship
College students and recent graduates can apply year-round for AHI’s Washington internship, which combines policy research with work on issues involving Greece and Cyprus.
St. George Cathedral in Philadelphia Seeks Office Administrator
The Center City Greek Orthodox Cathedral is accepting applications for a weekday administrative position to support its office and daily operations.
Greek Name Days This Week: August 9 to August 15, 2026
August 15 brings one of Greece’s biggest name-day celebrations, with Panagiotis, Panagiota, Maria, Despoina, and dozens of related names joining those celebrated throughout the week.
Orthodox Youth Invited to Enter ‘Green Patriarch’ Poster Contest
Orthodox students ages 5 to 18 may submit hand-drawn artwork honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s 35 years of leadership and environmental advocacy.
AHEPA Honors Service, Business and Religious Freedom at Philadelphia Banquet
The closing banquet of AHEPA’s Philadelphia convention honored Pantelis Boumpouras, Pete and Gus Pahides, and Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, while recognizing George Horiates for his work organizing the weeklong gathering.
Common Mistakes Greek Americans Make When Applying for Greek Citizenship
Greek Americans often approach citizenship as a family-history project. Greek authorities read the file differently: as a legal chain that must be proven through records.
