in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
AHEPA Condemns Rioters’ Violence at U.S. Capitol
Supreme President George G. Horiates has issued the following statement: “Our members are proud of the ancient Greeks forged the notion of democracy. The ancients believed in the right of self-governance, which is the very foundation…
12th Anniversary of Epiphany Day for St. Sophia along the Schuylkill River
Jeffersonville, PA – While practicing social distancing, parishioners from St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church drove minutes away from their church to the banks of the Schuylkill River yesterday for the 12th anniversary of Epiphany Day services.…
AHEPA Chapter 69 Delivers Meals At The St. Thomas Senior Center
Cherry Hill, NJ – During this year of the pandemic, AHEPA chapters have provided assistance to communities worldwide. Wellness checks, assistance to front liners, care packages, blood and plasma donations, healthcare research are amongst a never-ending…
Welcoming The Holidays With Kourabiedes
The aroma of kourabiedes floating through my house and unlocking childhood memories bring a huge smile to my face. When a particular smell releases so many memories connected to a unique Greek holiday tradition that reminds…
AHEPA Commends the United States’ Decision to Impose Sanctions on Turkey
AHEPA commends the United States’ decision today to impose sanctions on Turkey for its procurement of the Russian S-400 missile defense system, announced Supreme President George G. Horiates. “Turkey has demonstrated it is an unreliable and…
Archbishop Elpidophoros Of America, Historic First Visit To Delaware Valley
Cherry Hill, NJ – Cameras were everywhere at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church on Sunday, recording every move of Archbishop Elpidophoros of America’s first historic visit to the area. His Eminence attended liturgy service, addressed the…
Archbishop Elpidophoros To Celebrate Liturgy Service Sunday At St. Thomas
Cherry Hill, NJ – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America will visit St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church this Sunday, December 13, 2020. His Eminence will celebrate the Divine Liturgy that will be broadcast live on Cosmos…
Evan’s Pizza Sweets for the Holidays
Greek pastries for the holidays are a perfect way to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Baklava, Melomakaronia, Bougatsa, Kourabiedes, and a lot more, made fresh and traditional by your neighborhood store – Evans Pizza…
Ahepans Provide Thanksgiving Meals, Clothing To Individuals In Need
Ahepans are conveying their “thanks” by giving back to vulnerable populations in their communities. In memory of John Sempeles, Chapter 64, Harrisburg, PA, donated $2,000 to four local charities to help feed those in need. The…
John Kazantzidis, The Immigrant Tailor Who Loved America
This is a picture of my dad, John Kazantzidis, or Vanias as so many of his friends knew him, and simply John the Tailor, as his customers referred to him. I was asked to describe this…
Upper Darby Greek Festival Drive Thru
OPA! It’s the Upper Darby Greek Festival, November 6th through the 8th 2020. Authentic Greek food & pastries served fresh and hot all weekend long. You can call or go online to preorder your food. The…
How The Village Of Levidi United Two Distant Cousins
When Costa Xinos of Broomall, Pennsylvania, received his Ancestry DNA results back last year, he learned of a fourth-generation cousin from his village of Levidi, Greece. When he contacted him through ‘23 and Me’ connection service,…
