in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Wilmington Greek Festival Brings Vibrant Celebration To Delaware Valley
The annual Wilmington Greek Festival, a vibrant celebration of Hellenic Culture, is currently in full swing at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. As the largest Greek festival in the Delaware Valley, this week-long event, which…
St. Sophia Greek Festival Celebrates Greek Culture with Food, Music, and Fun
Valley Forge, PA – The St. Sophia Greek Festival is once again bringing the vibrant spirit of Greek culture to Valley Forge. This annual event, held on the beautiful campus on Trooper Road in Jeffersonville, PA,…
The St. George Greek Festival Celebrates Greek Culture in Olde City, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – The St. George Greek Festival, a unique celebration of Greek culture and community, is currently underway in Olde City. The festival stands out with its vast array of traditional Greek foods, all prepared…
Greek American VFW Post 6633 Commemorates Fallen Heroes at Annual Memorial Day Service
Last Monday, the Greek American VFW Post 6633 held a ceremony at Fernwood Cemetery, a place of profound significance, to honor and remember those who died in military service. The event was a powerful display of…
Phillies Celebrate Greek Heritage Night With Victory Over Rangers
Philadelphia, PA – This Tuesday, the Philadelphia Greek community and the Phillies celebrated a victory over the Texas Rangers and Greek Heritage. The event, sponsored by the American Hellenic Institute (AHI), featured a pregame ceremony with…
St. Demetrios Honors Greek Pontian Genocide Victims
Upper Darby, PA – May 19th is a significant day of remembrance for the Pontian Greek Genocide (1913-1922), an event commemorated by the Pontian Akritai of Philadelphia, whose clubhouse is located just a few blocks away…
Experience Greek Culture: Upper Darby’s Greek Festival This Weekend
Craving traditional homemade Greek food? Look no further! Upper Darby’s Greek Festival is happening all weekend long at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby. This festive celebration of Greek culture promises to be a…
American Philosophical Society Hosts Constantelos Memorial Lecture on Greek Enlightenment and Revolution
Philadelphia, PA – On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the American Philosophical Society hosted the highly anticipated Reverend Dr. Demetrios J. Constantelos Memorial Lecture, “Liberty’s Odyssey: American Models of Liberty in Greek Enlightenment and Revolution.” The event,…
The Hellenic Hearts Filodoxia Scholar Program is now accepting applications (includes $7,500 scholarship)
Hellenic Hearts Opens 2024 Filodoxia Scholar Program – $7,500 Scholarships Available, Apply by July 1st The renowned Hellenic Hearts Filodoxia Scholar Program has officially begun accepting applications for its 2024 cohort of scholars. This transformative initiative…
Indulge In Greek Delights At The OPA Greek Festival In Elkins Park!
Elkins Park, PA – Step into the vibrant world of Greek culture at the ongoing OPA Greek Festival hosted at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church grounds in Elkins Park! This delightful event is now in full…
Resurrection Joy at Evangelismos in Philadelphia
The ancient and hallowed traditions of Orthodox Christianity were fully displayed at the Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia this past weekend. On the night of Saturday, May 4th, the faithful gathered to celebrate…
Solemn Holy Friday Services At St. Demetrios In Upper Darby
This Holy Friday, the faithful gathered at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, PA, to commemorate Christ’s death with the moving Orthros of the Lamentations service and Procession of the Epitaphios. The Orthros of…
