in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Christmas Youth Celebration With The Archbishop At St. Thomas Cherry Hill
On Monday, December 13, 2021, St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ, hosted a “Joyous Christmas Celebration” with His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America and the participation of the parishes of the Delaware Valley…
Archbishop Elpidophoros Of America First Visit To St. Demetrios
Upper Darby, PA – On Monday, St. Demetrios parishioners were treated to a noon visit by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. The historic visit to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church was a first. His Eminence…
2021 Ambassador Awards
Cinnaminson, NJ – This past Sunday, the annual Ambassador Awards Banquet took place. The event recognized and awarded members of the Greek Orthodox community for their devotion to Orthodoxy at their respective churches. In addition, presentations…
St. Irene Philoptochos Of Cherry Hill Hosts Festive Evening
Voorhees, NJ – On Tuesday, December 7th, the St. Irene Philoptochos of Cherry Hill, NJ’s Saint Thomas parish, enjoyed a festive evening at the freshly renovated banquet hall of “The Mansion” in Voorhees, New Jersey. Chaired…
St. Demetrios Boys Basketball Leads GOYA
Upper Darby, PA – The St. Demetrios boys emerged with two victories in the GOYA basketball league over St. George of Media and St. Thomas of Cherry Hill yesterday. St. Demetrios dominated the former champions, St.…
AHEPA Has An Epic Night In Philadelphia
Immediate Past Supreme President George G Horiates was awarded the first-ever Defender of Hellenism Award. On Saturday, November 20, 2021, members of the AHEPA family and their friends came from around the world to historic Philadelphia,…
As It Happens: The Feast Of The Entrance Into The Temple Of The Theotokos At St. Thomas
Watch live the Feast of the Entrance into the Temple of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos, and Ever-Virgin Mary, presiding His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia, at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill,…
Parishioners Honor Pastor And Archimandritis Christoforos Oikonomidis
Cherry Hill, NJ – On Sunday, November 14, following the Church Services, Saint Thomas parishioners and guests honored their beloved pastor, the Archimandritis Christoforos Oikonomidis. The occasion was to celebrate his recent elevation to the Office…
St. Thomas celebrating the Entrance of the Theotokos to the Temple and St. Thomas Youth Sunday
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Community will be welcoming His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia this Sunday, November 21, 2021, as they will celebrate the Entrance of the Theotokos to the Temple and St. Thomas Youth Sunday.…
Pontian Akritai Dance Canceled
Due to continuing circumstances surrounding Covid-19, the Pontian Akritai Dance, customarily held during Thanksgiving weekend at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, has been canceled. The dance will be rescheduled for a future date.…
A Step Back in Time… Remembering Our Veterans
As we honor our great Veterans who so selflessly served our country, I invite you to take a step back to a time over 75 years ago. Our nation was entrenched in World War II, and…
Greater Philadelphia Committee of IOCC Hosts 10th Anniversary Benefit
Deptford, NJ – ‘‘All of you have responded to IOCC’s Mission to uplift the bodies and spirits of so many desperate and needy people in the world”, said MC Anthony Pantazopoulos. On Sunday, the International Orthodox…
