in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
This Weekend It’s The Upper Darby Greek Festival
Authentic Greek food, Greek wine tasting, a Greek market, homemade pastries, and Greek dancing are all part of the fall Upper Darby Greek Festival. They even have a Laiki Vradia on Saturday night. This Saturday, November…
IOCC Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Deptford, NJ – The International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) celebrated the 30th year of its founding at its Annual Banquet on October 30, 2022. The event was held at the Pan Athenian Ballroom of the Adelphia…
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Of Elkins Park, Golden Thyranoixia Celebration
The Greek-American community of Philadelphia is invited to a night of celebrations and parea for the fiftieth anniversary marking the Annunciation of Elkins Parks Thyranoixia. The evening features dancing, dinner, live music, cocktails, and visuals that…
St. George Hamilton New Jersey 100th Year Anniversary Banquet
The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Hamilton, New Jersey, will host a banquet on Sunday, November 20, 2022, to celebrate its centennial. The event begins with a cocktail reception at 3 pm at The…
Symposium, The Great Catastrophe Of 1922: Its History And Legacy
With the blessings and presence of His Eminence, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, a Symposium is scheduled at the St. Thomas Church Hall in Cherry Hill, NJ. Archon Tom Papademetriou will present The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople…
St. Sophia Parishioners host the Trunk or Treat Parade and Blessing of the Animals
Jeffersonville, PA – On Saturday, the St. Sophia parishioners hosted a Blessing of The Animals and their annual Trunk or Treat parade. It was a perfect fall day. The entire parish gathered on the church grounds.…
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Custodian Position
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church invites applications for the part-time or full-time custodian position. The custodian will be responsible for keeping the church property clean and orderly and will perform routine maintenance activities. Applicants should have…
St. George Cathedral Raises Funds at Annual Golf Outing
Bluebell, PA – St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral hosted its Centennial Celebration Annual Golf Outing. The day opened with registration and lunch attended by parishioners and friends of St. George. A shotgun start kicked off the…
Danielle Kousoulis Golf Tournament Fundraiser Ends After 20 Years
Williamstown, NJ – The Danielle Kousoulis Memorial Cup Fundraiser hosted its final event this past Monday afternoon. Friends and guests came to Scotland Run Golf one last time to remember Danielle, who was lost at the…
St. George Cathedral Celebration Weekend
Philadelphia, PA – St. George Cathedral hosted its 100 anniversary with a centennial gala and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy this weekend. The events united friends and dignitaries from around the country with ties to the historic Cathedral,…
Documentary Film Reveals Philadelphia’s Shrouded History And Link To The Greek War Of Independence
Philadelphia, PA – “These are your Philhellenes and Hellenes of today. And I am grateful to them for their effort in bringing my vision to the screen”, said film producer and director Eleftherios Kostans. Kostans praised…
Pontian “Akritai” Of Philadelphia 83rd Annual Dance
On Saturday, November 26th, 2022, the Pontian “Akritai” of Philadelphia will host their 83rd annual dance at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby. There will be a full dinner spread provided. Musicians Giorgos Sofianidis,…
