in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Saint Thomas Celebrates Antipascha
On Saturday night, during vespers for the patron saint of the church, every priest from the local Delaware Valley churches of the Metropolis of New Jersey participated in the service, presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan…
KAST Food Show Highlights Culinary Innovation in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – The 2025 KAST Food Show transformed Live! Casino into a dynamic gathering for food professionals from across the country and beyond. Hosted by KAST Distributors, a leading regional food distributor in the Mid-Atlantic,…
Live Now: Saint Thomas Nameday Celebrations In Cherry Hill
This Sunday, April 27, Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, continues its weekend celebrations with the Orthros and Divine Liturgy for the parish’s nameday, celebrated on Κυριακή του Θωμά. Fr. Avgoustinos and…
Saint Thomas Weekend Celebration Begins with Vespers Service
On Saturday evening, parishioners of Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church gathered for the Vespers Service that marked the beginning of the Saint Thomas Weekend. Fr. Avgoustinos, together with the Parish Council, led the service, which unfolded…
Epitaphios Service Draws Faithful To St. Thomas In Cherry Hill
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey on Holy Friday, where he presided over the Epitaphios service at 7:00 P.M. The church was filled with parishioners and…
A Look Back at the Greek Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia
Earlier this month, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway was awash in blue and white as Philadelphia’s Greek-American community gathered for the annual Greek Independence Day Parade. The celebration brought together local churches, schools, and cultural organizations, whose…
A Night to Remember: The Resurrection Service at Evangelismos of Theotokos
On Holy Saturday evening, the community gathered at Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia for one of the most cherished services of the Orthodox calendar — the celebration of the Resurrection. Beginning at 11:00…
Metropolitan Apostolos Presides Over Holy Thursday Service At St. Demetrios In Upper Darby
On Holy Thursday evening, the parish of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey for the Service of the Twelve Passion Gospels. The visit marked a deeply…
Live Now: Metropolitan Apostolos Presides Over The Apokathelosis In Wilmington
His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey is currently leading the Service of the Apokathelosis at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Wilmington, Delaware. The service began at 2:30 p.m., drawing the faithful into one of…
Live Now: The Great Doxology Opens Greek Independence Day Celebrations in Philadelphia
This morning, Philadelphia’s Greek-American community gathers at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral for the Official Great Doxology, a liturgical service that opens the city’s Greek Independence Day celebrations. Held at 10:30 AM at the cathedral on…
A Bold Step Forward: Odyssey Charter School Opens Multi-Sport Complex
With the opening of its new multi-sport complex, Odyssey Charter School has taken a decisive step in expanding opportunities for its students—on and off the field. The state-of-the-art facility is more than an athletic upgrade; it…
Metropolitan Apostolos Leads Akathist Hymn Service At St. Thomas In Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill, NJ – On Friday evening, St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey for an archpastoral visit and the service of the Akathist Hymn to the…
