in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Greek Independence Day 2012 In Philadelphia – Part 3
Part 3 of the Greek Independence Day 2012 in Philadelphia: The Dances. See also: Part 1 of the Greek Independence Day 2012 in Philadelphia Part 2 of the Greek Independence Day 2012 in Philadelphia
Greek Independence Day 2012 In Philadelphia – Part 2
Part 2 of the Greek Independence Day 2012 in Philadelphia Thousands of Hellenes and Phil-Hellenes gathered along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, this past Sunday for the annual Greek Independence Day Parade. Greek organizations, churches, schools, and…
Greek Independence Day In Philadelphia, 2012
Philadelphia, PA – Thousands of Hellenes and Philhellenes gathered along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, this past Sunday for the annual Greek Independence Day Parade. Greek organizations, churches, schools, and families participated in the annual event. Mayor…
Greek Independence Day 2012 In Philadelphia – Part 1
Thousands of Hellenes and Phil-Hellenes gathered along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, this past Sunday for the annual Greek Independence Day Parade. Greek organizations, churches, schools, and families participated in the annual event. Mayor Nutter of Philadelphia…
St. Sophia, Birth Of Church – Photo Gallery
Mineral pigments, white wine, and egg yolk. These centuries-old ingredients, carefully blended by Athenian iconographer Georgios Kordis and his team, are once again being used to bring sacred images to life inside the newly built St.…
St. Sophia, Birth Of A Church
More than half a century after it was founded, the Greek Orthodox community of Norristown, just outside Philadelphia, is preparing to open the doors of its new church. Rising from its grounds along Trooper Road, the…
Volleyball Nights, St. Lukes, Broomall Pa.
Spring is just around the corner, and it’s time to shed that winter coat. If you love volleyball, Tuesday night is open gym night at the St. Luke’s community center—and everyone’s welcome. For over ten years,…
GOYA Basketball All Stars & Awards
March 4, 2012 – Delaware Valley GOYA Season Wrap-UpThe Delaware Valley Greek Orthodox Youth Association officially closed out its 2011–2012 basketball season last Sunday with a day full of celebration and community. All-star and coaches’ games…
Pontian Society “Akritai” Fundraiser For Soumela Monastery
March 3, 2012. The Pontian Society of Philadelphia “Akritai”, held for the 2nd time in two years a fundraiser for the Panagia Soumela Monastery in West Milford NJ. The Monastery. Soumela Monastery is looking for funds…
GOYA Basketball All Stars & Awards March 2012
March 4, 2012 – Delaware Valley GOYA Season FinaleThe Delaware Valley Greek Orthodox Youth Association (GOYA) wrapped up its 2011–2012 basketball season this past Sunday with a day of celebration, competition, and community spirit. Families and…
Panagia Soumela Fundaiser 2012
The Pontian Society of Philadelphia “Akritai” recently held its second fundraiser in as many years in support of the Panagia Soumela Monastery in West Milford, New Jersey. The event aimed to raise awareness and financial support…
Pan-icarian Brotherhood, Chapter #12, Atheras Of Philadelphia Dinner/dance
Cherry Hill, NJ. The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood, Chapter Atheras, #12 of Philadelphia, held its annual dinner/dance at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill. Musicians from as far away as Connecticut and Maryland joined together to…
