Pontian Society

A Night of Tradition and Unity: The Pontian Akritai’s 85th Annual Thanksgiving Dance
What happens when a community comes together to celebrate its rich heritage? Last Saturday, the Akritai of Philadelphia answered this question with a resounding display of joy and unity at their 85th annual Thanksgiving weekend…
December 3, 2024
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St. Demetrios Honors Greek Pontian Genocide Victims
Upper Darby, PA – May 19th is a significant day of remembrance for the Pontian Greek Genocide (1913-1922), an event commemorated by the Pontian Akritai of Philadelphia, whose clubhouse is located just a few blocks…
May 20, 2024
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Enchanting Rhythms: Pontian Society ‘Akritai’ Hosts Spectacular Annual Dance Event
Enchanting rhythms and vibrant cultural celebrations were at the center stage of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, PA, last Saturday. The Pontian Society “Akritai” of Philadelphia proudly presented their annual dance, which…
November 28, 2023
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Pontian “Akritai” Of Philadelphia 84th Annual Dance
The Pontian Society “Akritai” of Philadelphia cordially invites you to their 84th annual dance on Saturday, November 25th, 2023. The event will be held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby at 7:00…
November 9, 2023
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An Energetic Evening, The Pontian Akritai Of Philadelphia Host Their Annual Dance
Upper Darby, PA – It started on Friday night with a warm-up jam session at the local clubhouse for all the die heart music lovers and then sprung into action on Saturday night after Thanksgiving.…
November 28, 2022
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Pontian “Akritai” Of Philadelphia 83rd Annual Dance
On Saturday, November 26th, 2022, the Pontian “Akritai” of Philadelphia will host their 83rd annual dance at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby. There will be a full dinner spread provided. Musicians Giorgos…
October 9, 2022
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Pontians Memorial Service
Upper Darby, PA – Yesterday, the Pontian Akritai of Philadelphia hosted a ceremony remembering the victims of the Pontian Genocide outside of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. The monument remains a beacon of remembrance to…
May 21, 2022
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Pontian Akritai Dance Canceled
Due to continuing circumstances surrounding Covid-19, the Pontian Akritai Dance, customarily held during Thanksgiving weekend at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, has been canceled. The dance will be rescheduled for a future…
November 16, 2021
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Acknowledge The Pontian Genocide Now, AHEPA Supreme President George Horiatis
Upper Darby, PA – “It is time for President Biden to acknowledge the Pontian Genocide Now! We ask this to be done today. Not tomorrow, not next month, not next year,” said AHEPA Supreme President…
May 20, 2021
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Support The Pontian Society Akritai Of Philadelphia
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic that continues, the Pontian Society Akritai of Philadelphia hosts a fundraiser via a Raffle drawing. Funds are raised each year to cover general expenses and taxes on the clubhouse via…
March 5, 2021
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Akritai Host Pontian Genocide Ceremony
The Pontian Society “Akritai of Philadelphia” hosted the annual Genocide ceremony yesterday in front of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby. Church parishioners and members of the organization gathered to commemorate the loss…
May 20, 2020
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Pontian Genocide Remembrance Day
Upper Darby, PA – Since 2012, the Greek-American community of Philadelphia has been commemorating the Pontian Genocide Remembrance Day at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. This year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this event, like…
May 19, 2020
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