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Growing Up Speaking Greeklish
“Mouvare to karo sou giati tha fas tiketo” said the shopkeeper on Danford street on a visit to Greektown Toronto Canada. So I quickly run out to move my car to avoid the parking ticket.…
Is It Greek Or Turkish Coffee?
COFFEE ANYONE? (KAIVES) I’m nested in my chair in the back of my house, facing Southeast. This spot was carefully selected by wife and daughters as the only place I could enjoy a cigarette so…
New Facade And Future For St. Demetrios
Upper Darby, PA – This past week, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby held a Thyranoixia—a ceremonial opening of the church doors. Though the parish first opened its doors in 1965, the community…
John Manios, WW II Veteran
It’s a wonderful life. John Manios 91, reflects on his life and his experience in WW II under George Patton. John Manios was born and raised in Chester Pa. The son of immigrant grandparents that…
Panagia Soumela Monastery Opens After 88 Years
This final moment, triggered the opening of the Monastery known as Panagia Soumela, in what is known today as Trabzon (formally Trapezounta) Turkey. Trabzon was the heart of the historic homeland of the Pontian Greek…
Holy Institute To Celebrate 29th Annual Pilgrimage And Festival
Celebrating its 29th year, the Holy Institution of Panagia Soumela in West Milford, NJ will host it’s annual August 15th festival/liturgy service, recognizing the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. Although this annual event is recognized…
