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Third Week Of Lent Fills St. Demetrios Church
Upper Darby, PA – St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church had a full day of events this past Sunday. From a veneration of the cross to a 40-day blessing, St. Demetrios saw a day that brought…
Veneration Of Cross At St. Demetrios – Photo Gallery
Upper Darby, PA – The veneration of the cross, a 40 day blessings and an Artoklasia for the Pontian Akritai, were all on the program this past Sunday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. The…
Pontian Akritai Host Apokries Party And Perform Momogeri Dance
Upper Darby, PA – The Apokries party was celebrated at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church by The Pontian Akritai this past Sunday evening. Decorated tables tables of glitter and masques were filled with Pontian music…
Pontians Host 2nd Annual Apokries – Photo Gallery
Upper Darby, PA – The Akritai of Upper Darby hosted their second annual Apokries Dance at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. Snowy and icy conditions had forced the event to rescheduled from Saturday to Sunday…
Bigger And Better: The Pontian Akritai Will Host The 2nd Annual Apokriatiko Dance
Upper Darby, PA – How bout a mid-winter masquerade party? It’s a perfect affair like you’ve never seen before. Come out and celebrate the tradition that’s been around for thousands of years. Join the Pontian…
A Philadelphia Greek Tradition, Pontian Christmas Carolers
Upper Darby, PA – In traditional folk attire the Pontian Akritai of Philadelphia made the rounds to homes, singing in the Christmas spirit. Some 12 members of the Greek clubhouse along with a clarinet and…
Pontian Akritai Join Hands At 75th Celebration – Photo Gallery
Upper Darby, PA – They danced the night away at the 75th anniversary. The Pontian Akrita of Philadelphia hosted it’s annual Thanksgiving weekend dance this past Saturday at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox church. Pontian music…
Pontians Celebrate 75th Anniversary In Philadelphia
Upper Darby, PA – One of the biggest dances of the year happened on Saturday after Thanksgiving. The Pontian Akritai community organized a dinner dance event at St. Demetrios church hall to celebrate the 75th…
A Pontian Tradition In Philly
Upper Darby, PA – If you’ve never been to a Friday night “Parakath” as it’s known, you’ve never really experienced the essence of Pontian culture. The term “Parakath”, literally refers to a social gathering in…
Pontian Akritai, Friday Night Mouhapet – Photo Gallery
Upper Darby, PA – The traditional Friday night club house dance was hosted yesterday. Following Thanksgiving, the Pontian community gathered for food, dance and song. The annual tradition is hosted the night before the big…
Top 10 Reasons To Attend The 75th Annual Akritai Pontian Dance
Upper Darby, PA – Every November, on Saturday following Thanksgiving, the Philadelphia Greek-American community gathers for one of the biggest dances of the year, The Pontian Akritai. For as long as I can remember, the…
Akritai To Celebrate 75th Anniversary
Upper Darby, PA – The Pontian Akritai community of Philadelphia is hosting one of the biggest dances of the year and it promises to be extra special. Celebrating it’s 75th year as a syllogo, it…
