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Greek Community Unites in Celebration of Heritage and Excellence
The Eleftheria Grand Banquet, hosted by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley, was a magnificent celebration honoring Greek Independence Day and the strong bonds within the Greek community. The evening’s highlights included recognizing Archon Commander Anthony Limberakis, MD as the Eleftheria Medal Recipient and Philip Christopher, President of PSEKA,…
Unlocking Aegean Horizons at St. George Cathedral: Inspiring Greek Americans to Reconnect with their Heritage
On April 8, 2024, the St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia held an event aimed at inspiring Americans with Greek ancestry to reconnect with their heritage by acquiring Greek citizenship and passports. The keynote speaker, Ambassador Dinos Konstantinou, shared his expertise on the citizenship acquisition process. The event covered the necessary paperwork and procedural…
Greek Pride Marches Down the Parkway: Celebrating Independence in Philadelphia
On April 7, 2024, Philadelphia’s streets ignited with vibrant hues and cultural splendor as the annual Greek Independence Day Parade took center stage. Embarking from the Ben Franklin Parkway, the procession commemorated the historic Greek Revolution against Ottoman rule in 1821. Throngs of spectators lined the parkway, brandishing azure and white Greek flags, as the…
Powerful Greek Orthodox Doxology Kicks Off Philadelphia’s Greek Independence Day Parade
On April 7, 2024, the hallowed halls of the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. George in Philadelphia reverberated with the echoes of ancient hymns and sacred rites as part of the Greek Independence Day Celebrations in the city. The cathedral hosted the awe-inspiring spectacle of the Official Great Doxology that day, a spiritual event that…
Metropolitan Apostolos Presides Over Salutations to the Theotokos Service at Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, PA, hosted the Salutations to the Theotokos service on Friday, April 5, 2024. The event was graced by the presence of His Eminence, Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey, who presided over the service. The ceremony was further honored by the attendance of the Evzones, the military honor…
The Greek Flag Raising Ceremony in Philadelphia featuring the Evzones
The heart of Philadelphia witnessed a momentous occasion as the Greek Flag Raising Ceremony took place to commemorate the country’s Independence Day. The North Apron of City Hall served as the perfect location, where the elite ceremonial unit of the Greek Army, the Evzones, added a touch of grandeur to the festivities with their iconic…
Meet and Greet with the Evzones at St. Demetrios
Yesterday, the Upper Darby community of St. Demetrios celebrated Greek Independence Day with immense enthusiasm and joy. The highlight of the event was the visit of the Evzones, the elite soldiers who had traveled all the way from Greece to honor the 25th of March anniversary. Under the guidance of Father Alexandros Kaitidis and the…
Discover Your Greek Roots: Exploring Greek Citizenship and Passport for Americans
Are you an American citizen with Greek ancestry? You won’t want to miss the exciting event in Philadelphia this April! The St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral is hosting a free event on April 8, 2024, titled “Unlocking Aegean Horizons: Americans Exploring Greek Citizenship and Passports.” This event is a must-attend for anyone interested in acquiring…
Annunciation Elkins Park Celebrates Feast Day and Greek Independence
On Saturday, March 23rd, the Annunciation/Evangelismos Elkins Park Church hosted a vibrant celebration, marking both the Annunciation Feast Day and Greek Independence Day. The event, blending reverence for the church’s namesake and commemorating Greece’s 203rd year of independence, brought together the community in joyous unity. Guests indulged in Lenten cuisine and danced to lively music,…
A Proclamation on Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2024
On this day more than 200 years ago, revolutionaries throughout Greece rose up for the cause of freedom and declared their independence from the Ottoman Empire. Today, we honor the legacy of these courageous Greek women and men and rededicate ourselves to the cause of liberty and democracy for all. Throughout our shared history, the…
Philadelphia Gears Up for 203rd Greek Independence Day Parade and Festivities
The city’s Greek-American community is making final preparations to commemorate the 203rd anniversary of Greek Independence with a full day of cultural celebrations and the annual Greek Independence Day Parade. The festivities will commence on Sunday, April 7th, with the Official Great Doxology, a religious service honoring Greek liberation from Ottoman rule. The Doxology will…
Philadelphia’s 2024 Greek Independence Celebrations to Honor Distinguished Individuals
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley have announced the names of the recipients of their prestigious honors during the 2024 Greek Independence Celebrations. Dr. Anthony J. Limberakis, the National Commander of the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, will be awarded the Eleftheria Medal in recognition of his outstanding efforts in…