Honoring Hellenic Excellence: A Night of Distinction at the Annual Dignitaries Banquet in Deptford, NJ
Celebrating Hellenic excellence, the annual Dignitaries Banquet honored luminaries with the Eleftheria Medal and Grand Marshal award.
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A Resplendent Celebration: Philadelphia Revisits the Glory of Greek Independence Day
The Post-Parade Reception featured lively Greek folk dances, fostering camaraderie and cultural immersion.
The Greek Independence Day Parade’s Exuberant Celebration of Hellenic Heritage
A dazzling parade, celebrating Greek heritage, united communities in a vibrant display of culture, history, and pride.
Greek Independence Day Reverberations at Philadelphia’s St. George Cathedral
Spirit Unites: Greek Independence Day’s Great Doxology at St. George Cathedral, a testament to Hellenic heritage and resilience.
The Akathist Hymn’s Resurgence at St. Thomas Amidst Greek Independence Day Merriments in Philadelphia
Akathist Hymn’s celestial revival at St. Thomas Church, celebrating Greek heritage amid Independence Day festivities in Philadelphia.
Greek Banner Hoisted Over Philadelphia City
Philly commemorates the Greek War of Independence: flag hoisted, Evzones parade, historical ties celebrated, and Mayor honors tradition.
Evzones Visited St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church
Evzones visited St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, celebrating Greek Independence Day and honoring their enduring patriotism and bravery.
Announcing 2023 Greek Independence Day Celebrations
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley announces its 2023 Greek Independence Celebrations.
Federation June 2022 Meeting
Please join us for our next meeting on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 7:00 pm, at the small hall of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 229 Powell Ln, Upper Darby, PA 19082.
St. Thomas Golf Outing
The St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Parish in Cherry Hill, NJ, invites you to its Golf Outing on Monday, May 2, 2022. Join and have a great golf day with dinner and awards.
Greek Independence Day Celebrations at St. Demetrios
Following the Greek Independence Day Parade, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church hosted in Upper Darby a series of speeches and dances by members of the Philadelphia community.
The Greek Independence Day Parade in Philadelphia
The Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley hosted its 2022 parade on Sunday’s famed Ben Franklin Parkway. The annual parade is the first parade in the world, post-pandemic in North America outside Greece.
Archhierarchical Divine Liturgy and Official Great Doxology
Watch the Archhierarchical Divine Liturgy and Official Great Doxology celebrated by His Eminence, Archbishop Elpidoforos, Exarch of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and with the presence of the Greek Presidential Guard Evzones at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Philadelphia.
The Salutations to the Theotokos at St. Demetrios
Watch the Service of the Salutations to the Theotokos at St. Demetrios in Upper Darby. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided at the Service along with the Greek Presidential Guard Evzones.
Greek Flag Raising Ceremony
The Greek Independence Day weekend opening ceremony started outside the City Hall (North Apron) in Philadelphia with the Greek Flag Raising Ceremony. The Greek Presidential Evzones also participate in this historical celebration that honors and recognizes the Greek War of Independence.
Federation March 2022 Meeting
Please join us for our next meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 7:00 pm, at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 229 Powell Ln, Upper Darby, PA 19082.
Federation February 2022 Meeting
Please join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 7:00 pm, at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 256 S 8th St, Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Hellenic Federation Announces Greek Parade οn March 20
The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley proudly announces its 2022 parade on the famed Ben Franklin Parkway on March 20, 2022. “The City of Philadelphia has given its blessing for the parade, our first in three years since the pandemic hit our communities,” stated Dimitrios Rozanitis, Federation President.
Letter from the President
The past year has been historic and eventful. We faced many challenges, including the ongoing pandemic. I hear and share many of your frustrations, which is why we continue planning for the well-being of our community.
Federation December 2021 Meeting
Please join us for our next meeting where we will also be holding a FOOD BANK DROP OFF during the evening. We ask every organization representative to attend and provide non-perishable, canned, and dry goods. The donated foods will be given to Philabundance and routed to local food banks in the region.
Bicentennial Panama Event – Fashion, Art & Culture
The Consulate General of Panama in Philadelphia invites you on Sunday, November 21st, 2021, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, to an afternoon enjoying Panamanian fashion music and art at the Mitchell Auditorium in the Bossone Research Enterprise Center, 3140 Market Street in Philadelphia.
Federation November 2021 Meeting
The Federation is holding this month’s meeting at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 229 Powell Ln, Upper Darby, PA 19082, on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at 7:30 pm.
Federation holds its last meeting for 2020-2021
On the 29th of June 2021, the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley had its last meeting for 2020-2021 at the St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Celebrating the elevation of VR Archimandrite Fr. Christoforos Oikonomidis to Chancellor
The Federation celebrates the elevation of the VR Archimandrite Fr. Christoforos Oikonomidis to Chancellor of the Holy Metropolis of New Jersey at its next meeting on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021, at 8:00 pm. The meeting will be held at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church.