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Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley June Meeting
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley is inviting all its members, parish councils, organization leaders, parish priests and dance instructors, to a last meeting before summer, on June 16, 2015, 7:30 pm at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, PA.
2nd Annual Greek Heritage Night at the Philadelphia Phillies
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) in cooperation with the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley and the Hellenic News of America presents the 2nd annual “Greek Heritage Night” at the Philadelphia Phillies. The event kicks off on Wednesday, June 17 and 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park when the Phillies host the…
Metropolis of New Jersey to hold a concert series with Areti Ketime
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey proudly presents Areti Ketime, a singer and santouri player from Greece, in her first appearance in the U.S. Accompanied by Grigoris and Petros Papaemmanouil, Ketime will be performing popular and traditional Greek songs, under the direction of Achilleas Wastor. Concerts will be held on Saturday, May 30th, at…
Greek community turns South Philly Blue and White for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Philadelphia, PA – Proud Greek Americans took over the Wells Fargo Center on Monday evening for the Sixers game. Dubbed Greek Heritage Night, it was sponsored by the Philadelphia Greek Basketball League, Greek American Heritage Society of Philadelphia, the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley and Colonial Marble. The event…
Commemorating 100 years since the Armenian Genocide
Centennial Philadelphia Armenian Genocide Walk 2015 On Saturday, April 18, 2015, the 8th Annual Philadelphia Armenian Genocide Walk will take place, providing an opportunity for the entire Philadelphia community to gather to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, and educate the public on Turkish denial of the atrocities committed against the Armenians by…
In Recognition of Dr. Spiro Spireas for the 2015 Medal of Eleftheria Award
Speech given by Retired Hellenic Navy Captain Nikolaos Spiliotis, Vice President of The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia & Greater Delaware Valley Saturday, March 21, 2015 Your Eminence, distinguished dignitaries and guests, esteemed ladies and gentlemen, It is an honor and pleasure for me today, as Vice President of the Federation to address…
Presidential Proclamation: Greek Independence Day
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY: A NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION OF GREEK AND AMERICAN DEMOCRACY, 2015 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since the dawn of our Nation, the United States and Greece have shared a bond forged through common struggle and deeply rooted in mutual beliefs. Greek principles guided our…
U.S. State Department: On The Occasion of Greek National Day
Press Statement Washington, DC March 23, 2015 On behalf of President Obama and the American people, I congratulate the people of Greece on the 194th anniversary of your independence. Our two nations are united by shared values like democracy, freedom, and liberty; all first articulated in the agoras of ancient Greece. As NATO Allies and…
Philadelphia, a Greek City celebrates Independence Day – Video
Philadelphia, PA – Greek Independence Day was commemorated early in the city of brotherly love. For some time now, Philly has come to observe the historic day earlier than other diaspora cities. In a historic town of many firsts, who better than Philadelphia? On Sunday, Independence day was announced in the heart of the historic…
Greek Independence Day Parade 2015 – Photo gallery
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Greek community celebrated Greek Independence day this past Sunday. Some 45 organizations and churches came together along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to commemorate the 194 anniversary of liberation from under the Ottoman yoke. The day began in Olde city Philadelphia at St. George Greek Orthodox cathedral, the heart of the…
Μήνυμα του Προέδρου της Δημοκρατίας, κ. Προκόπη Παυλόπουλου, προς του απόδημους Έλληνες, με την ευκαιρία της επετείου της 25ης Μαρτίου
«Το απαράμιλλο παράδειγμα των προγόνων μας Αγωνιστών του 1821 πρέπει να μας εμπνέει και να μας καθοδηγεί στο διηνεκές. Ιδίως, δε, κατά την τρέχουσα κρίσιμη συγκυρία για την πατρίδα» υπογραμμίζει στο μήνυμά του προς τους αποδήμους Έλληνες, με την ευκαιρία της επετείου της 25ης Μαρτίου, ο Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας, Προκόπης Παυλόπουλος. «Όλοι οι Έλληνες, απανταχού…
Hellenic Federation Awards Eleftheria Medal to Spiros Spireas – Photo gallery
Deptford, NJ – On Saturday evening the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley, awarded Spiros Spireas the Eleftheria Award. The award is given annually in honor of an individual who was perpetuated Hellenism.