in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Sacred Relics from Jerusalem Arrive at St. George Cathedral
Philadelphia, PA – On Tuesday evening, the Greek Orthodox community of Philadelphia received a rare and deeply meaningful gift: several sacred relics brought directly from Jerusalem to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Center City. Savvas…
Philadelphia’s Evangelismos Church celebrates Greek Independence Day
Philadelphia, PA – The Evangelismos Greek School (Bustleton ave.) commemorated Greek Independence day at their church on Bustleton Avenue. Although Evangelismos church is one of the smallest parishes in the Delaware Valley, they put on one…
Evangelismos Greek School Students remember Greek Independence Day
Philadelphia, PA – The Evangelismos Greek School (Bustleton ave.) commemorated Greek Independence day in their own special way this past Sunday. While families looked on, the Greek school students, put on a full afternoon performance of…
Soccer League Unites Greek Community
March 28th 2013. Wayne, Pa.- With youthful enthusiasm and sportsmanship, our Greek-American soccer teams completed a first ever yesterday in the “35 and Older Adult Soccer league”. Each of the three teams,”Pas Yiannina”, “United FC” and…
Greek Community Soccer And Teams
March 28th 2013. Wayne, Pa. – With youthful enthusiasm and sportsmanship, our Greek-American soccer teams completed a first ever yesterday in the “35 and Older Adult Soccer league”. Each of the three teams, “Pas Yiannina”, “United…
With Poem And Song, St. Thomas Greek School Commemorates Greek Independence
Cherry Hill, NJ – Several times a year, St. Thomas Greek school gathers to perform for the parish and community. The hours of work and dedication to Hellenism were evident and stood true again. This past…
St. Thomas Greek School Celebrates Hellenic Independence
Cherry Hill, NJ – The St. Thomas Greek School came out this past Saturday to celebrate Greek Independence day with singing, poems, and theatre. The afternoon of celebration began with the Flags of Greece, Cyprus, and…
Icarians Celebrate Annual Dance At St. Thomas
March 16th, 2013. Cherry Hill, NJ.- “The Pan-Icarian Dinner and Dance” (Atheras chapter #12) was held last Saturday night at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church. Playing to a packed house were the “Pan Icarian band” a…
Pan-icarians “Atheras” Dance The Night Away
Cherry Hill, NJ – The Pan-Icarian Dinner and Dance (Atheras chapter #12) was held last Saturday night at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church. Playing to a packed house was the “Pan Icarian band,” a group of…
IOCC Establishes Philadelphia Chapter After 2nd Year
West Deptford, NJ – The International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) organization hosted on March 15th, 2013 it’s Second Annual Benefit Banquet. The event was sponsored by The Greater Philadelphia Committee for the IOCC. For many years…
IOCC Philadelphia Chapter Celebrates 2nd Year
West Deptford, NJ – The International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) organization hosted on March 15th, 2013 it’s Second Annual Benefit Banquet. The event was sponsored by The Greater Philadelphia Committee for the IOCC. For many years now, the…
Philadelphia Parkway “Goes Blue”, Greek Independence Day 2013 – Pt. 2
Philadelphia, PA – It came a week early and it brought with it some cold weather, but the Philadelphia Greek Community shook off old man winter and commemorated the 192nd celebration of freedom at the annual…
