in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
International Summer University – Greek Language, Culture, And Media
An academic miracle in the midst of contemporary Greek reality The International Summer University had been maturing as an idea for many years until its realization, an idea stemming from the awareness of media’s immense power…
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, Yiayia?
Media, PA – “Dinner is served,” said parishioner Peggy Galatsiatos outside the parking lot of St. George Greek Orthodox Church yesterday. Greek lemon Tilapia with rice pilaf and green beans in a tomato sauce (fasolakia). Yum-yum.…
AHEPA Donates $30,000 to Support Public Health in Greece amid COVID-19
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) will donate $30,000 to an Athens-based research center working to support the public health of the people of Greece in response to the coronavirus pandemic, announced Supreme…
A Caravan of Love and Best Wishes for Father Peter Thornberg
Jeffersonville, PA – “It was really overwhelming to see so many cars in the parking lot. It shows how good a bunch of people we have here at St. Sophia,” said Rev. Peter Thornberg. Father Thornberg…
Celebrating Our Greek Festivals – A Photographic Tribute from 2012-2019
For eight years, Cosmos Philly has covered, promoted, and celebrated our Greek festivals throughout the entire tri-state. The Delaware Valley area is home to fifteen different communities that host these cultural celebrations. These are not only…
Akritai Host Pontian Genocide Ceremony
The Pontian Society “Akritai of Philadelphia” hosted the annual Genocide ceremony yesterday in front of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby. Church parishioners and members of the organization gathered to commemorate the loss of…
Pontian Genocide Remembrance Day
Upper Darby, PA – Since 2012, the Greek-American community of Philadelphia has been commemorating the Pontian Genocide Remembrance Day at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this event, like others…
St. Demetrios Sends A Message Of Unity And Gratitude
Upper Darby, PA – Fr. Gregory Gilbert of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church was elated and surprised as he stood outside his church yesterday. A procession of parishioners and first responder vehicles paraded by as he…
2020 Supreme Convention Canceled Due to COVID-19
Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) has made the difficult decision to cancel the 98th AHEPA Family Supreme Convention scheduled for July 19 to 26, 2020, at…
Commemorating AHEPA Sunday
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America has proclaimed May 17 as “AHEPA Sunday” in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. AHEPA Sunday is an annual recognition of a long and cherished relationship between AHEPA and the…
Mother or Motherhood to me
Ancient Greeks honored Gaia, or Mother Earth, as her personification of nature that gives birth to the world. And her daughter Rhea, who was considered the Mother of all gods, that celebrated motherhood, nature, and fertility.…
Costa Xinos Makes A Delivery
Villanova, PA – Many small businesses have been dealt a hard blow these past few months, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are struggling to survive, while others have simply shut down. Nova Mediterranean Grill is…
