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Making Palm Sunday Crosses – A tradition at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox church
Valley Forge, PA – Making a palm Sunday cross is more than just fun. “It’s a tradition the parishioners at St. Sophia having passing on to it’s Sunday school students for some 38 years”, says…
Fireworks explode over Evangelismos Greek Orthodox church at Easter
Philadelphia, PA – Red and Green rockets exploded over Evangelismos Greek Orthodox church on Saturday night. The traditional fireworks display normally conducted on the island of Chios kicked off Easter as Father Alexandros announced, Christos…
Chiotes preserve tradition in Philadelphia during Easter
Philadelphia, PA – On Saturday night, just after midnight, fireworks filled the air over Evangelismos Greek Orthodox church. Heads turned in to the sky from the church parking lot just as Father Alexandros yelled out,…
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…
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…
St. Demetrios Volunteers Prepare Epitafio For Good Friday Services
Upper Darby, PA – Parishioners, GOYA members and children all participated today, by decorating the church Epitafio and preparing candles to be distributed for this evenings service.
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…
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…
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…
Philadelphia, USA, 2013
Parishioners of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in old city Philadelphia begin the procession down 8th street. Holy Friday (Megali Paraskevi) is the most sacred day of Holy Week and is a day of mourning.…
Philadelphia’s St. George Greek Orthodox Community Observes Good Friday
Philadelphia, PA – St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Philadelphia was packed last night. Good Friday was observed by Orthodox communities worldwide. In Philadelphia, the St. George community marked the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and…
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral carries on with Easter tradition
Philadelphia, PA – St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Philadelphia was full last night with its congregation. Good Friday was celebrated by the Orthodox community on this spring evening with its annual tradition of the…
