Photo Archive
A collection of staff photography from earlier years of Cosmos Philly, capturing places, communities, and everyday moments.
Philadelphia, USA, 2014
At the stroke of midnight, Holy Saturday transitions to Easter Sunday. The petite Greek Orthodox church of Evangelismos of Theotokos (Bustleton Ave.) celebrates Easter with a big bang. Parishioners reenact a firework tradition that hails from…
Philadelphia, USA, 1994
Following the Greek Independence Day Parade, Greek Military guards known as Evzones wait for a ride to the event celebrations back in Upper Darby. Photo courtesy of Eleftherios Kostans.
Jeffersonville, PA, 2012
Three years ago this week, the new Greek Orthodox church of St. Sophia received its final touches, a shining set of crosses on top of its domes. Father Thornberg places the final cross in place as…
Katerini, Greece, 1996
The sun sets on a tobacco field farmer as she wraps a handkerchief. In the distance, snow capped Mt. Olympus spreads across the range, dividing the regions of Thessaly and Macedonia. Image courtesy of Eleftherios Kostans.
Broomall, PA, USA, 2013
Flashback to February 13, 2013. It was a day that St. Luke’s girls basketball team had their prayers answered during the second round of the GOYA basketball league playoffs. Coaches Artemis Tsingiropoulos and Chris Nikolos had…
Valley Forge, PA, USA, 2013
Fr. Peter J. Thornberg of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church blesses the waters of the Schuylkill River just minutes away from his church, while his congregation looks on. Epiphany day, which traditionally falls on January 6,…
Wildwood, NJ, USA 2014
The white washed exterior of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church and blue sky come together in a scene reminiscent of a church on a Greek Island. Built in 1968, along the Eastern shore of the Atlantic…
Astoria, New York, 2006
Pontian singer Alexis Parcharidis and lyra player Christos Tiktapanidis entertain members and guests at the Pontian Clubhouse, Komneni. Songs from the homeland, Pontos, in native Pontian Greek are sung throughout clubhouses across North America and other…
Yeadon, PA, 2011
VFW Post Eleftheria 6633 members commemorating Veterans Day at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Philadelphia, PA. Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans,…
Asbury Park, NJ, 2007
The annual “Blessing of the Waters” tradition takes place in mid September along the shores of the Asbury Park boardwalk. Members of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese from throughout the region attend church services that take place…
Tinos, Greece, 2001
A rusty anchor and white bearded gentlemen share a sunset along the shores of the island, Tinos. This Cycladic Island is mostly known for it’s religious pilgrimages that take place twice a year (March 25 and…
West Milford, NJ, 2012
Volunteers string together flowers in preparation for the Dormition of the Virgin Mary weekend (August 15th). The Holy Institution of Panagia Soumela hosts this annual service that culminates with cultural performances and a festival from Pontian…
