Category: in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Greek Name Days This Week: August 2 to August 8, 2026
The first full week of August includes the Transfiguration of the Savior, when Sotirios and Sotiria celebrate, along with name days for Salome, Nonna, Asterios, Nikanor, Myron, Triantafyllos, and others.
AHEPA Honors Army Veterans Hollister and Vamvakias Aboard Battleship New Jersey
Retired Army officers Carl Hollister and Nicholas P. Vamvakias received AHEPA’s Military Service Award during a veterans tribute on the Camden waterfront.
AHEPA Marks America’s 250th in Philadelphia, Honors Dr. Elias Iliadis
At a convention gathering overlooking Independence Hall, AHEPA recognized the South Jersey cardiologist’s pandemic service and Greek-American leadership.
Greece Moves to Reopen Toronto Education Office for Greek-Language Schools
Greece is moving to restore a Toronto-based education coordinator after oversight of the office was handled from New York beginning in 2021.
Malagari Takes Pennsylvania’s Pontian Genocide Resolution to Greece, Plans 2027 Measure
The Montgomery County lawmaker carried HR 553 to Athens during WHIA’s 30th anniversary program. Five days later, the Greek president passed the resolution to leaders of two Pontian federations.
AHEPA Receives Pennsylvania Senate Recognition and Philadelphia Proclamation
State Sen. Maria Collett reflected on her Greek-American upbringing as AHEPA received state and city recognition during its Philadelphia Museum of Art reception.
AHEPA Cooley’s Anemia Walk Opens Convention Week on Philadelphia’s Parkway
Delegates followed the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from the Sheraton to the Art Museum, stopping at the Rodin Museum and Philadelphia’s Charioteer of Delphi.
Greek Name Days This Week: July 26 to August 1, 2026
The week opens with the feast days of St. Paraskevi and St. Panteleimon, followed by celebrations for Eirini, Chrysovalanto, Androniki, Eudokimos, Solomoni, Kassandra, and many others.
Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey Elected Archbishop of Canada
His election opens a leadership transition in the Greek Orthodox metropolis serving Greater Philadelphia and the mid-Atlantic.
AHEPA to Honor Elias Iliadis, Carl Hollister and Nicholas Vamvakias in Philadelphia
Iliadis will receive the Hellenism Award near Independence Hall, while Hollister and Vamvakias will receive Military Service Awards aboard the Battleship New Jersey.
Greek Name Days This Week: July 19 to July 25, 2026
Late July brings name days for Elias, Magdalini, Markella, Christina, Anna, Eupraxia, Olympia, and others, with Prophet Elias and the Dormition of Saint Anna among the week’s major commemorations.
Hellenic Hearts Offers Up to Four $7,500 Filodoxia Scholarships, With Applications Due August 15
Hellenic Hearts is accepting applications for up to four $7,500 Filodoxia scholarships, which include mentorship and cultural opportunities.
