in the Community
Stories from the Greek-American community, its institutions, events, and people.
Greek Name Days This Week: April 26 to May 2, 2026
Greek name days for April 26 to May 2, 2026, including the Sunday of the Myrrhbearers, Saint Glaphyra, Saint Jason, Saint Sosipater, Saint Argyri, the Prophet Jeremiah, and Saint Athanasios.
Greek Flag Raised at Philadelphia City Hall to Open Independence Day Weekend
The Greek flag was raised at Philadelphia City Hall as Evzones, clergy, officials, and community leaders opened Greek Independence Day Parade Weekend.
Nominations Open for Forty Under 40 Class of 2026 Recognizing Greek American Leaders
Nominations are open for the 2026 Forty Under 40 awards by the Greek America Foundation, recognizing Greek American and Canadian leaders under 40. Deadline April 30.
Greek Ambassador Antonis Alexandridis Visits Odyssey Charter School During First Official Delaware Trip
Greek Ambassador Antonis Alexandridis visited Odyssey Charter School during his first official trip to Delaware, including classroom stops and meetings with school leaders.
Who’s Marching in Philadelphia’s 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade
See who’s marching in Philadelphia’s 2026 Greek Independence Day Parade, from churches and student groups to societies, dignitaries, and the Evzones.
Inaugural Saint Thomas Gala Honors Zoe And George Kousoulis
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, celebrated its inaugural gala honoring George and Zoe Kousoulis for more than sixty years of faith, service, and generosity to their parish and community.
What’s Happening at St. Demetrios in Astoria, and Why It Matters Beyond New York
Financial crisis, governance disputes, and a new New York law have put St. Demetrios in Astoria at a crossroads for the Greek-American community.
St. Thomas Feast Day Celebrated with Hierarchical Divine Liturgy in Cherry Hill
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill celebrated its feast day on April 19, 2026, with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy led by Metropolitan Apostolos.
Name Days this Week: April 19 – 25, 2026
Greek name days celebrated from April 19 to 25, 2026, as communities mark the period after Easter.
Hierarchical Great Vespers for Saint Thomas at St. Thomas Church in Cherry Hill
Hierarchical Great Vespers was held on April 18 at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with Metropolitan Apostolos presiding.
Panel in New York Explores Pontic Greek Genocide Through Vatican Archives
A New York panel explored Vatican archival evidence on the Pontic Greek Genocide, focusing on missionary accounts and ongoing debates over historical recognition.
Greek-American Group Urges U.S. to Act on Religious Freedom Concerns in Turkey
Greek-American advocates urge the U.S. to act on religious freedom concerns in Turkey following a new USCIRF report and renewed calls over Halki.
