Dimitris Halaris Talks to TNH about His Music
NEW YORK – From a very young age, musician and composer Dimitris Halaris knew he wanted to play music. Born in Keratsini, a suburb of Piraeus, Greece to a musical family, with roots in Syros, Halaris...
View Article52nd Annual Festival of Annunciation of Houston (Video)
HOUSTON, Texas – The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Houston celebrates in November its 101st anniversary. See last year’s celebration with the traditional Greek Dancing in ancient Customs at...
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Greek-American Author Jeffrey Eugenides in Athens
ATHENS – Greek-American Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jeffrey Eugenides participated in a discussion with author Kallia Papadaki, and journalist and book critic Mikela Chartoulari, at the Greek...
View ArticleGoing on in Our Community
OCTOBER 4-6 BIRMINGHAM, AL – Holy Trinity – Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 307 19th Street, South, in Birmingham, holds its 46th Annual Greek Festival October 4-6, 11 AM-10 PM all three days....
View ArticleObituaries in Greek-American Community
SEVASTOS,GEORGE WARREN, OH (from The Plain Dealer,published on Sept. 26) – George N. Sevastos of Warren, passed away peacefully Monday, September 24, 2018 at St. Joseph Health Center. He was born May...
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Maria Menounos’“Big Fat Greek” Wedding in Greece (Pics)
TRIPOLI, Greece – Greek-American actress Maria Menounos and AfterBuzz TV founder Keven Undergaro have tied the knot for the second time, on Saturday in a small village in Greece. Their Orthodox wedding...
View ArticleTeam Led by Greek Scientist Discovers New Radiation Belt Around Saturn
A new radiation belt of energetic protons between Saturn and its rings was discovered by team of researchers led by Greek scientist Elias Roussos as corresponding author, based on an analysis of the...
View ArticleSt. Katherine GOC Blessing Celebration Luncheon
REDONDO BEACH, CA – The St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church of Redondo Beach, CA recently celebrated a hierarchal liturgy and luncheon in the celebration of their recently completed Narthex and...
View ArticleOur Everyday Greek: Omikron, O, and Omega, Ω, in Greek Words: 4 Spelling Tips
Greek alphabet has different vowels that possess the same sound. The OmikronΟ,οand Omega Ω,ωletters both possess the sound o, like in the word -o-rganism. What is the difference between these two...
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Atlanta Metropolis Welcomed Panagia Vimatarissa (Vid & Pics)
ATLANTA, GA – On September 29, over a thousand Greek Orthodox faithful, from as far as Florida’s cities of Miami and Tarpon Springs, formed a procession at the Diakonia Center of the Greek Orthodox...
View ArticleSNF Co-President, Andreas Dracopoulos,Talks to The Doctor Magazine
ATHENS – The Co-President of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), Mr. Andreas Dracopoulos, granted a comprehensive interview to the quarterly scientific magazine “The Doctor”. Mr. Dracopoulos talks...
View ArticleChicago Marathon Αttracts over 40,000 Runners, Greektown Celebrates
CHICAGO – The fourth-largest race by number of finishers worldwide, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon celebrated 41 years this Sunday, October 7th. Drawing an estimated 1.7 million spectators and...
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Ephraim Preaches at St. Nicholas in Flushing (Vid & Pics)
FLUSHING – Elder Ephraim Abbot of the Vatopaidi Monastery, as part of his visit to the United States, paid a visit to the St. Nicholas church in Flushing, where he was warmly received by clergy, parish...
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Hellenic Bar Association, John C. Kulis Foundation Honor Scholars at 68th...
CHICAGO – The Hellenic Bar Association (HBA) this year awarded a total of $70,000 to seven students pursuing education in the field of law at its 68th annual scholarship ball, October 7th. Some 200...
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2016 Oxi Courage Award Recipient Nadia Murad Wins 2018 Nobel Peace Prize
WASHINGTON – The Washington Oxi Day Foundation congratulates 2016 Oxi Courage Award honoree Nadia Murad for winning the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize. Murad, a survivor of ISIS atrocities, and Dr. Denis...
View ArticleNYCB President and CEO Joseph Ficalora Honored as Man of the Year
HOWARD BEACH,NY – New York Community Bank President and CEO Joseph R. Ficalora was honored on October 8 as the Man of the Year by the Associazione Culturale Italiana Di New York (the Italian Cultural...
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Ephraim Visits St. Demetrios High School in Astoria (Pics)
ASTORIA – As one of the destinations of his visit to the United States, Elder Ephraim, Abbot of the Vatopaidi Monastery of Mount Athos in Greece, St. Demetrios Cathedral of Astoria High School, the...
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Elder Ephraim at St. Nicholas in Ground Zero and Luncheon with the Archons...
NEW YORK – The Elder Ephraim, Abbot of the Vatopaidi Monastery and his brother monks visited the St. Nicholas National Shrine at Ground Zero as part of their U.S. tour. Fr. Alexander Karloutsos gave...
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Abbot Ephraim of Vatopaidi Visits Kimisis Church of the Hamptons (Pics)
SOUTHAMPTON, NY – The parish tis Kimisis tis Theotokou in Southampton, NY extended a very warm welcome to Abbot of the Vatopaidi Monastery of Mount Athos Elder Ephraim. It was his last stop of his...
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Greek-American Alex Spanos, Chargers Owner, Passes Away at 95
LOS ANGELES, CA – Just two months after the passing of his beloved wife Faye, Greek-American businessman, philanthropist, and Los Angeles Chargers owner, Alex Spanos passed away at the age of 95. The...
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