in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
St. Luke’s Vacation Bible School
This year’s program was “SonGames 2012”, a week of sporting good fun! At SonGames, children discovered how to live as members of God’s team as they “Joined In, Teamed Up and “Got Strong!
The Greek Affair Opa!
35th Annual THE GREEK AFFAIR to take place September 19-23, 2012! It’s once again that special time, when the words YASOU and OPA will be shouted again and again, as all the warmth and excitement of…
Panagia Soumela Holds Service And Festival – Part 2
The Holy Institution of Panagia Soumela, in West Milford, NJ celebrated its 6th year this past weekend with a Greek Festival and religious services. Church services recognizing the Feast of the Dormition or Falling asleep of…
6th Annual Pilgrimage To Panagia Soumela
The Holy Institution of Panagia Soumela, in West Milford, NJ celebrated its 6th annual pilgrimage this past weekend with a Greek Festival and religious services. Church services recognizing the Feast of the Dormition or Falling asleep…
Panagia Soumela Holds Service And Festival – Part 1
The Holy Institution of Panagia Soumela, in West Milford, NJ celebrated its 6th year this past weekend with a Greek Festival and religious services. Church services recognizing the Feast of the Dormition or Falling asleep of…
St. Demetrios Holds Dormition Of Theotokos Service
The Greek community of St. Demetrios in Upper Darby gathered this week for an evening liturgy marking the final day of preparation for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. Father Nektarios led the service,…
Feast Of The Dormition At St. Demetrios
The Greek Orthodox community of St. Demetrios in Upper Darby gathered this week for a deeply moving liturgy marking the final evening of preparation for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos. Father Nectarios led…
St. Sophia Fall Grecian Festival
It’s the annual St. Sophia Fall Grecian Festival. With summer winding down, everyone’s returning home from the shore. Too tired or to hot to cook? Let the folks of St. Sophia’s prepare you a traditional Greek…
St. Demetrios Gets New Doors
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby is undergoing a significant renovation, as the front facade of the church is being replaced nearly 47 years after it was first built. The…
St. Demetrios Gets A Facelift
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby is undergoing a major renovation, as work begins on replacing the church’s front facade—nearly 47 years after the building was first erected. The project…
Holy Institute To Celebrate 29th Annual Pilgrimage And Festival
Celebrating its 29th year, the Holy Institution of Panagia Soumela in West Milford, NJ will host it’s annual August 15th festival/liturgy service, recognizing the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. Although this annual event is recognized and…
14th Pontian Youth Meeting
Members of various Pontian Associations across Greece and the whole world, took part at the 14th Pontian Youth Meeting, which took place from July 19-22 at the place of the Holy Pilgrimage at Panagia Soumela in…
