Eros: A Tribute to Greek Love Poetry to Be Celebrated in Chicago
The Consulate General of Greece in Chicago hosts “Eros,” a free International Greek Language Day event exploring Greek love poetry from Sappho to the present at the National Hellenic Museum.
AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 Honors Anastasios Efstratiades as AHEPAN of the Year
AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 honored Anastasios Efstratiades as AHEPAN of the Year at a testimonial dinner held in Deptford, New Jersey.
Panagia Soumela Opens Registration for Spring 2026 Pontiaka Language Classes
Panagia Soumela and Pontian organizations open registration for Spring 2026 Pontiaka (Romeika) language classes aimed at preserving Pontian Greek heritage.
Foula Tsionas Obituary
Foula Tsionas, a longtime member of Wilmington’s Greek Orthodox community, passed away on January 29, 2026. Funeral services February 4.
“Nick the Greek” Brings a Greek-American Immigration Story to the Odyssey Theatre
Nick the Greek, a one-woman show by Angeliki Giannakopoulos, tells a Greek-American immigration story in a benefit performance at LA’s Odyssey Theatre.
Johnny Otis Was Greek, Lived as Black, and Helped Create American R&B
Johnny Otis was Greek by birth, lived as Black by choice, and helped shape American rhythm and blues without taking the spotlight.
Name Days this Week: February 1 – 7, 2026
Greek name days celebrated from February 1 to 7, 2026, based on the Greek Orthodox calendar, with traditional names and observances.
Meatfare Sunday Cheesesteak Luncheon at St. Sophia, Valley Forge
AHEPA Valley Forge Chapter #432 will host its annual Meatfare Sunday cheesesteak luncheon on February 15 at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Valley Forge.
Remembering Greek Jewry: Holocaust Remembrance Event Held in New York
An annual Holocaust Remembrance Day event in New York honored the memory of Greek Jewish victims and the preservation of Greek Jewish heritage.
Nafpaktian & Perihora Society to Celebrate Tsiknopempti With Annual Glendi in Voorhees
The Nafpaktian & Perihora Society hosts its 5th Annual Tsiknopempti Glendi on Feb. 12, 2026, at The Mansion in Voorhees, NJ.
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Today in History: January 30, 1923, The Treaty That Uprooted 1.6 Million Lives
On this day in 1923, the forced population exchange between Greece and Turkey became law, tearing 1.6 million people from their homes and reshaping the region forever.
U.S. Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester Visits Odyssey Charter School, Highlights Food Justice and Greek Language Program
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester visited Odyssey Charter School in Wilmington to highlight student-run food programs, bilingual education, and new higher education pathways in Greece.
John Solomon Obituary
John Solomon, a longtime pillar of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church and a beloved community figure, passed away on January 23, 2026, at age 90.
Full Circle: HUC Celebrates 90 Years With Major Scholarship Announcement
The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia marked its 90th anniversary with a sold-out gala and announced a new $20,000 annual scholarship for students.
Tsiknopempti: Between Thessaloniki and Tsotyli, the Smoke Knows My Name
A personal reflection on Tsiknopempti in Greece, tracing memory, smoke, and belonging between Thessaloniki and the town of Tsotyli during Apokries.
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Obituaries & Memorials
Foula Tsionas Obituary
Foula Tsionas, a longtime member of Wilmington’s Greek Orthodox community, passed away on January 29, 2026. Funeral services February 4.
John Solomon Obituary
John Solomon, a longtime pillar of St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church and a beloved community figure, passed away on January 23, 2026, at age 90.
Stamatia Giannakos Obituary
Stamatia Giannakos, born in Chios, Greece, a seamstress and beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully in Upper Darby at the age of 95.
Despina Croussouloudis Obituary
Despina Croussouloudis, a longtime children’s librarian at the New York Public Library, passed away January 3, 2026, at age 93. Funeral services will be held January 15 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Christos D. Pappas Obituary
Christos D. Pappas, a devoted family man and longtime member of Philadelphia’s Greek-American community, passed away on January 1, 2026.
Community Voices
Elias Pantelidis and the Quiet Work of Keeping Greek Alive
In a video interview, educator Elias Pantelidis reflects on decades of teaching Greek language, music, and culture to children in the Philadelphia Greek-American community.
Elias Pappas: A Greek American Leading With Purpose
Elias Pappas shares his journey from the parish halls of St. Nicholas in Northridge to leading Odyssey Charter School in Delaware, blending Greek heritage with a modern vision for education.
The Heart of Service: Father Emmanuel Pratsinakis in His Own Words
Cosmos Philly speaks with Father Emmanuel Pratsinakis about his life, ministry, and the message that defines his forty years of service: to lead with faith, humility, and heart.
John Pogas: From Corporate Success to a Life of Service
After a corporate career, John Pogas found real purpose in serving others through his church, FOCUS Philadelphia, and volunteer work with Project Mexico.
Faith Has A Way Of Surprising Us: Father Symeon Williams’ Journey To St. Sophia
From a Baptist upbringing in Virginia to his priesthood at St. Sophia in Philadelphia, Father Symeon Williams’ unexpected path shows how faith can transform a life.
Greek-American Organizations
AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 Honors Anastasios Efstratiades as AHEPAN of the Year
AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 honored Anastasios Efstratiades as AHEPAN of the Year at a testimonial dinner held in Deptford, New Jersey.
Panagia Soumela Opens Registration for Spring 2026 Pontiaka Language Classes
Panagia Soumela and Pontian organizations open registration for Spring 2026 Pontiaka (Romeika) language classes aimed at preserving Pontian Greek heritage.
Meatfare Sunday Cheesesteak Luncheon at St. Sophia, Valley Forge
AHEPA Valley Forge Chapter #432 will host its annual Meatfare Sunday cheesesteak luncheon on February 15 at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Valley Forge.
Full Circle: HUC Celebrates 90 Years With Major Scholarship Announcement
The Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia marked its 90th anniversary with a sold-out gala and announced a new $20,000 annual scholarship for students.
Philadelphia Federation Cuts Vasilopita at Pan Icarian Atheras Center
The Philadelphia Federation of Hellenic Societies cut its New Year vasilopita at the Pan Icarian Atheras Center in Pennsauken, NJ.
Greek Orthodox Churches
Meatfare Sunday Cheesesteak Luncheon at St. Sophia, Valley Forge
AHEPA Valley Forge Chapter #432 will host its annual Meatfare Sunday cheesesteak luncheon on February 15 at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Valley Forge.
Apokriatiko Glendi Set for February 7 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton
An Apokriatiko Glendi will be held on February 7 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton, bringing families together for an evening of music, food, and community celebration.
St. Thomas Hellenic School PTO to Host 30th Annual Dinner Dance
The St. Thomas Hellenic School PTO will host its 30th Annual Dinner Dance on February 7, 2026, at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Panagia Soumela to Host Winter Gala in Bayside on February 7
Panagia Soumela will host its Winter Gala on February 7 in Bayside, bringing together Greek music, live performances, and a four-course dinner in support of the institution’s ongoing mission.
St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in New Jersey Burns Mortgage, Advances Toward Consecration
St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church in Flemington, NJ, retired its mortgage on Dec. 8, clearing the way for church consecration in 2026.
Greek-American Societies
Nafpaktian & Perihora Society to Celebrate Tsiknopempti With Annual Glendi in Voorhees
The Nafpaktian & Perihora Society hosts its 5th Annual Tsiknopempti Glendi on Feb. 12, 2026, at The Mansion in Voorhees, NJ.
Icarian Dinner Dance Featuring Violeta Ikari to Be Held in Cherry Hill
The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America, Atheras Chapter 12, will host its Dinner Dance on February 21, 2026, at the Danielle Kousoulis Center in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Epirotes of Philadelphia Mark New Year with Vasilopita at St. George Cathedral
The Society of Epirotes of Philadelphia “Omonia” held its annual Vasilopita cutting at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, honoring Agios Georgios of Ioannina.
Beginning the Year Together: Corthion Andros Society Vasilopita Celebration, January 17
The Corthion Andros Society will hold its Annual Vasilopita Celebration on January 17, 2026, at Adelphia Restaurant & Events in Deptford, New Jersey.
Epirotes Society of Philadelphia “Omonia” to Host 18th Annual Tsipourovraidia on February 7
The Epirotes Society of Philadelphia “Omonia” will host its 18th Annual Tsipourovraidia on February 7, 2026, in Upper Darby, featuring music, food, and free tsipouro.
Greece & Cyprus
Remembering Greek Jewry: Holocaust Remembrance Event Held in New York
An annual Holocaust Remembrance Day event in New York honored the memory of Greek Jewish victims and the preservation of Greek Jewish heritage.
Today in History: January 30, 1923, The Treaty That Uprooted 1.6 Million Lives
On this day in 1923, the forced population exchange between Greece and Turkey became law, tearing 1.6 million people from their homes and reshaping the region forever.
Military Tourism in Greece: Where Heritage and Memory Meet
Discover another side of Greece—where battlefields, forts, and war memorials reveal how conflict shaped the nation’s identity from ancient times to World War II.
Fifty Years Later, Greek-American Families Still Seek Justice for Properties Lost in Cyprus
Fifty years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, thousands of Greek-American families are still seeking justice for homes and land they were forced to abandon in 1974.
Olive Oil Shock: From Crisis to Structural Decline
New EU and international data show Greece’s olive oil crisis is shifting from short-term shock to long-term structural decline.
History
A Century of Latin and Greek in Philadelphia, and Why Students Are Still Listening
Why students across the Philadelphia region are still engaging with Latin and Greek, and what classical myths reveal about education today.
The Greeks of Jerusalem Are Vanishing
Once thousands strong, Jerusalem’s Greek community has dwindled to fewer than 100. A look at history, faith, property, and quiet disappearance.
Today in History: The Battle of Lemnos, January 5, 1913
On January 5, 1913, the Greek navy sealed its control of the Aegean at the Battle of Lemnos, forcing the Ottoman fleet back into the Dardanelles and shaping the map of the region for generations.
When Athens Turned Against the Refugees of 1922
How Athens turned against the refugees of 1922. The forgotten story of fear, xenophobia and survival in the capital’s streets.
The Women Who Stayed Behind: What Old Greek Songs Reveal About Emigration
Before letters, before phone calls, there were songs. A look at the women who stayed behind and the Greek music that carried their lives across the ocean.
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