Photo Archive
A collection of staff photography from earlier years of Cosmos Philly, capturing places, communities, and everyday moments.
Upper Darby, PA, USA, 2014
Paul Konstantinidis and Athina Putros reenact a scene from Apokries – Greek Carnival season during the Upper Darby Greek Festival. It is a period which traditionally begins ten weeks before Greek Orthodox Easter.
Upper Darby, PA, USA, 2016
It’s one of the final dances where many of the attendees participate in and it’s called “Piperi” (‘Πιπέρι’). Its erotic overtones based on ancient Greek mythology involve a performer/dancer wielding his belt and circling the crowed…
Middletown, PA, USA, 2014
Two parishioners share a drink behind the scenes at the St. George Greek Festival. St. George Greek Orthodox Church is the oldest parish in Delaware county.
Chester, PA, USA, 2014
Soccer fans stand outside the exit of the Greek National Team at the Philadelphia Union Stadium yelling to players for their autographs. The Greek National team visited Philadelphia and played an exhibition match with Nigeria.
Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2014
Flipping pita over a hot grill is Eleni Pappas and Kenny Apesos at the St. George Greek Festival. St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral is located in the heart of historic Greektown.
Upper Darby, PA, USA, 2014
Game action during the Philadelphia Greek Basketball League. Known as the PGBL, the league was hosted at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church for twelve years. The slogan, “We Love Thursday Nights” symbolized the leagues gathering for…
Upper Darby, PA, USA, 2016
The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” host their annual Tsipourovrathia at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. George Manioudakis on Klarino performs as attendees circle around him.
Upper Darby, PA, USA, 2014
Stavros Stavrakis dancing during the New Years celebrations at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. St. Demetrios hosts an annual New Years dance each year for the community.
Upper Darby, PA, USA, 2014
The Pontian Akritai dancers of Philadelphia gather for a group shot with Santa before heading out for an evening of traditional Christmas caroling. Each year, the Akritai visit homes and businesses raising funds for the dance…
Cherry Hill, NJ, USA, 2016
A violin player strums and leads dancers at the annual Ikarian Dance, hosted at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church. The annual dance attracts generations of Ikarians from around the region and country each year.
Elkins Park, PA, USA, 2014
Rev. Fr. John L. Johns, Presiding Priest of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, shares a moment with his son George during the Greek Festival.
Upper Darby, PA, USA, 2014
Dressed in traditional village folk attire, the St. Demetrios GOYA dancers holds hands as they prepare to dance under the tent at the annual Upper Darby Greek Festival.
