Churches

Epitafio Circles St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church
Cherry Hill, NJ – With their church filled to capacity and in near darkness, candles illuminated the church for most of the service. Red rose petals covered the floor and the smell of incense filled…
April 19, 2014
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St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church Observes Good Friday
Cherry Hill, NJ – Good Friday at St. Thomas Marks a Solemn Night of Faith and TraditionOn Good Friday evening, Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey led the congregation of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in…
April 19, 2014
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Bells Chime Good Friday At St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Upper Darby, PA – As the noon bells chimed on Good Friday, parishioners quickly worked to prepare for the liturgy services at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. This evening liturgy services take place for Good…
April 18, 2014
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St. Sophia: Teaching humility through service, an act of kindness – Photo gallery
Valley Forge, PA – “To wash someone’s feet teaches you humility. It is also a sign of welcoming and service. This act of kindness has been going on for thousands of years”, said Father Peter…
April 18, 2014
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St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church reenacts, the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday
Valley Forge, PA – The parishioners of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church participated in a religious rite for the very first time, the washing of the feet. 12 members of the church, representing the twelve…
April 17, 2014
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Holy Tuesday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox church
In the Eastern Orthodox church, this day is referred to as Great and Holy Tuesday, or Great Tuesday. Yesterday, on a cold and rainy evening, the congregation of Annunciation church on Bustleton ave. gathered for…
April 16, 2014
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Interview with Thomas Gotzis, St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church founder
Sewell, NJ – When the founding members of St. Thomas Greek Orthodox church came together to create a new church, Thomas Gotzis was there. A pivotal member of the church and AHEPA chapter 69 (Camden),…
April 15, 2014
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Announcing St. George 2014 Annual Dinner Dance
Philadelphia, PA. St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral invites the community to its Annual Dinner Dance for the feast of St. George on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at 8 p.m. All proceeds will help sustain and…
April 8, 2014
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St. George hosts Youth Festival [video]
Media, PA – It’s been more than a 30 year tradition, Sights and Sounds. Started in North Jersey, more than a generation ago, the annual event brings together, the Delaware Valley Greek Orthodox community. GOYA…
April 1, 2014
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Sights and Sounds Tradition Continues
Media, PA – Our Greek kids do it all, from dancing, singing and painting. The artistic list is endless. The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey hosted it’s annual Sights and Sounds Youth festival at…
March 31, 2014
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St. Thomas Students Celebrate Greek Independence
Cherry Hill, NJ. Families gathered yesterday to watch the next generation of Hellenes perform songs of patriotism in honor of Greek Independence. The Greek school students of St. Thomas, under the guidance of their teachers,…
March 25, 2014
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Through Poetry, Song And Dance, St. Thomas Students Celebrate Greek Independence
Cherry Hill, NJ. Independence Day weekend for the Greek community began yesterday at the Kousoulis Center of St. Thomas. The Greek school students performed historic themes of independence, sang patriotic songs, and recited poetry as…
March 24, 2014
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