in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
The Preparation of the Epitafios at Evangelismos
Holy Friday preparations took place at Evangelismos of Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia, with Archimandrite Alexandros Kantarakias and his parishioners decorating their church Epitafios.
Holy Trinity Commemorates Good Friday Services
Wilmington, DE – Holy Friday Services were hosted at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church yesterday. Heavy winds kept the service indoors. On Great and Holy Friday, the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the…
Holy Thursday At Saint Demetrios
The Twelve Gospels of the Passion of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, PA.
Archbishop Elpidophoros Celebrates Great and Holy Thursday at St. Sophia
Jeffersonville, PA – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America visited and celebrated the Services of Matins of Great and Holy Thursday at St. Sophia. Archbishop Elpidophoros arrived and was greeted by parish board members outside the…
AHEPA Lauds President Biden’s Recognition of Armenian Genocide
Supreme President George G. Horiates has issued the following statement: In a victory for human rights today, AHEPA lauds President Joe Biden’s statement that the campaign of extermination of 1.5 million Armenians by Ottoman authorities was…
St. George Hosts Vaccine Clinic
Media, PA – The St. George Greek Orthodox community hosted a vaccine clinic yesterday at the church hall. “We were able to register 225 people”, said Sakis Arsenlis, parish council member. The clinic opened at 10:00…
Let’s Go To The Greek Agora Spring Festival At St. Thomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – St. Thomas is hosting its annual Agora Greek Festival in the spring this year. The event features the largest wine & food festival in the Delaware Valley. Drive-through, curbside pick-up, and delivery…
AHEPA Celebrates Greek Bicentennial At Fort Mifflin
AHEPA went to Fort Mifflin on the outskirts of Philadelphia on April 10, 2021, as part of its Greek Bicentennial program. Fort Mifflin has a rare distinction in the annals of American and Greek history. It…
An Afternoon at Fort Mifflin
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley presents “An Afternoon at Fort Mifflin”. The AHEPA is honoring all police and retired police personnel with the new AHEPA Heroes Medal at Fort…
St. Sophia partners with Rite Aid makes Moderna Vaccine available to the Community
Jeffersonville, PA – One hundred vaccines were given out yesterday at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Members of the surrounding community were invited to register and get their first shot at the Father John Limberakis Culture…
St. Luke Hosts Greek Independence Day Parade
Broomall, PA – Blue flags waved, and car horns sounded off as the St. Luke Greek Orthodox community rallied around its church to celebrate Greek Independence Day yesterday. Standing outside the church’s steps, Father Christ, parish…
As it happens: The Divine Liturgy at St. George
Watch live as it happens the Divine Liturgy at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia, presiding his Grace Bishop Apostolos.
