Patriarch Suing Princeton University over Stolen Manuscripts
NEW YORK – Earlier this year, The National Herald reported on the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate calling for the return of 8 manuscripts stolen from the Panagia Eikosifoinissa Monastery in...
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Dr. Vlachopoulos’ Student, Donna Strickland, Awarded Nobel Prize in Physics
STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Donna Strickland, PhD, received the Nobel Prize in Physics on December 10 in Stockholm at the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony and Banquet. The award, for her work on chirped pulse...
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Ukraine Orthodox Leaders Approve Break with Russian Church
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian Orthodox leaders on Saturday approved the creation of a unified church independent of the Moscow Patriarchate and elected a leader to head that new church — a move that...
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Holy Trinity Chicago Saved by Christmas Miracle Donation (Pics)
CHICAGO – Just hours from the property being turned over to the bank, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church received a miracle in answer to parishioners’ prayers, a donation of $2 million which will keep...
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DECEMBER 14 LOWELL, MA – Gingerbread Night at Transfiguration Greek Church, 25 Fr. John Sarantos Way, in Lowell takes place on Friday, Dec. 14, 6:30-8:30 PM. Join us for a night of fellowship and fun....
View ArticleOur Everyday Greek: «Χρόνια πολλά»: chrono- and poly- in English words
The Christmas and holiday – including name day – greeting in Greek is: «Χρόνια πολλά». Both words are familiar to you from many English words, which derive from Greek ones and from Greek Mythology...
View ArticleObituaries in Greek-American Community
BEXES, GEORGIA CHICAGO, IL (from the Chicago Tribune published on Dec. 7) – Georgia Bexes, nee Roumeliotis, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Georgia was born...
View ArticleAHEPA Condemns Bomb Attack on SKAI Headquarters
NEW YORK – Order of AHEPA issued a statement condemning a bomb attack outside private Greek television station Skai early Monday, causing extensive damage but no injuries. “We strongly condemn the bomb...
View ArticleFormer Members of the Holy Trinity Parish Council Speak Out
Paid Submission Dear Mr. Kalmoukos, After reading your interview with Fathers Jonas and Kaloudis of Holy Trinity Chicago, we feel compelled to reply. Miraculously, it appears that someone has...
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The Helis Foundation Supports ARCAthens as Founding Patron
NEW YORK – ARCAthens (Artist Residency Center Athens), a new 501(c)(3) based in New York, announced on December 17 that The Helis Foundation has joined ARCAthens as a Founding Patron. The Board of...
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Hundreds Attend Annunciation’s Stewardship and Mistletoe Galas
NEW YORK – Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church held its annual Stewardship and Mistletoe Galas on December 15 at the Harvard Club in Midtown Manhattan. The evening of Christmas spirit, live music,...
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Carnival of Love Christmas in Candyland at Central
ASTORIA – Carnival of Love Foundation (COLF) held its Christmas in Candyland party at Central Bar & Lounge in Astoria on December 13. Donations raised will support the opening of a Healing Arts...
View ArticleDolores Gaveras Passed away at Age 86
NEW BERLIN, WI – Dolores Gaveras, known as “Del,” RN, ET (nee Reuter) entered into Eternal Life on Monday, November 19. She was 86. Beloved wife of Steve Gaveras; devoted and loving mother to Peter...
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Hi Jolly and the Return of the Turkish Bandits
The latest Turkish distortion of modern history pivots on the difference between a slave and a citizen. Turkish intellectuals are intentionally confusing the idea of a legal citizen with an...
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The Pupils of Greek Group Tutoring Filled Boston with Christmas Carols
BOSTON – Boston and its suburbs, especially Arlington and Cambridge, were filled with Christmas carols sung by the joyful voices of the students of the independent Greek school, Greek Group Tutoring...
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Maria Menounos and Rally Health Host Dog Walk to Promote Healthy Living
LOS ANGELES (BUSINESS WIRE) – Greek-American TV/radio personality Maria Menounos and digital health company Rally Health SM teamed up with Westside German Shepherd Rescue to host a dog walk in Griffith...
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The National Library Explores Greek Immigration Past and Present
ATHENS – The National Library of Greece (NLG) at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center is celebrating the “Logos 5” event cycle. An event entitled “The Future of the Past of Greek immigration...
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Pancyprian Christmas Concert “Kalanta” Delights Audience in Astoria (Vid)
ASTORIA – The Pancyprian Association of America Cultural Division presented the Annual Christmas Concert “Kalanta” with Artistic and Music Director Phyto Stratis and the Pancyprian Choir of NY at St....
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North Shore Farms’ 8th Store Grand Opening in Whitestone
WHITESTONE – The grand opening of North Shore Farms’ eighth store and the first in Queens took place on December 14 in Whitestone. Many members of the Greek community attended the new store’s grand...
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Michael Dukakis Speaks to TNH about His Mistakes, Bush, Trump and...
BOSTON – Michael Dukakis, who served two terms as governor of Massachusetts and was the Democratic party’s candidate for President of the United States in 1988, spoke to The National Herald exclusively...
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