in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Philly’s Best Steaks Co. Celebrates 25 Year Milestone and Announces New President
Philadelphia, PA – On Sunday evening Philly’s Best Steak Co. celebrated a milestone and announced their new company president. “We applaud the determination & effort you have demonstrated. We are so proud as we pass the…
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church Members Attend 49th Annual March for Life
St. Basil writes, “Those who give potions for the destruction of the child conceived in the womb are murderers, as are those who take potions which kill the child.” (Letters, CLXXXVIII, Canon 8) On Friday, January…
Full-time Position Available At St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby is seeking to fill the position of Church Caretaker. The responsibilities include: Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Parish Office is located at 229 Powell Lane, Upper…
New Parish Priest At St. Thomas, Reverend Archimandrite Avgoustinos Psomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – On Sunday, the St. Thomas Greek Orthodox community hosted an entire morning of celebrations during its Divine Liturgy conducted by his Grace Bishop Apostolos. Reverend Archimandrite Avgoustinos Psomas, the new parish priest,…
Epiphany Day Tradition at St. Sophia Continues
Jeffersonville, PA – Parishioners from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church visited the banks of the Schuylkill River on January 6, as part of the 13th anniversary of Epiphany Day services. Fr. Peter J. Thornberg hosted the…
Bishop Apostolos Of Medeia Will Present New Presiding Priest At St. Thomas
On Sunday, January 9, 2022, His Grace Bishop Apostolos of Medeia will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ, and present the new presiding priest, the Very Reverend Archimandrite…
Federation Hosts Annual Christmas Party
Upper Darby, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley hosted its annual Christmas party at the Pontian clubhouse on Tuesday. President Dimitris Rozantis and Vice-President Stefanos Evangelopoulos welcomed the members…
St. Demetrios GOYA Sings Kalanda
Upper Darby, PA – With Christmas less than two weeks away, the St. Demetrios GOYA set out to bring cheer into the homes of our community last night. The GOYA was accompanied by Father Gilbert and…
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…
