Archimandrite Ephraim of Philotheou, commonly known as Elder Ephraim, is a former abbot of Philotheou Monastery on Mount Athos and is a archimandrit.  He is also a spiritual guide of several monasteries located on Mount Athos as well as the founder of various monasteries in the States. He currently lives at St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Monastery in Arizona.
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Arizona state authorities have found the body of a Greek tourist who fell about 600 feet (180 metres) off of a cliff at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Arizona.
Rangers responded to a report Saturday that a man fell from the Horseshoe Bend Overlook. The body was found at the base of the cliff [...]

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On July 24th an interesting exhibit by Stahis Orphanos titled “My Cavafy” opens in West Hollywood in Southern California.
Stathis Orphanos was born in North Carolina of Greek parents. Educated in the US he maintains his homes in California and on the Greek Isle of Samos. As a youth he acquired a Rolliflex camera and found [...]

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Daphne’s Greek Cafe, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this year, will be sold to a private investment firm in August, when court proceedings are expected to be completed.
Trefethen Advisors LLC, an investment banking firm that works with middle-market retail companies, is expected to form a new holding company to acquire the San Diego chain’s [...]

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The Getty Villa of Los Angeles will present an exhibit, ‘The Art of Ancient Greek Theater,’ in conjunction with its production of Sophocles’s ELECTRA, the Los Angeles Times reports. The exhibit, which will run from August 26, 2010 to January 3, 2011, is decribed by the Getty Villa as “the first exhibition in the [...]

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Stephanie Patsalis, is well on her way to becoming a culinary arts star, in modern Greek cuisine. Her new cookbook, Greek Chic Cuisine, is inspired by her Greek heritage and infused with love. Patsalis’ sophisticated and charming personality is gravitating, which is probably why Emmy Award winning producer, director and friend, Nick Furris of Spectrum Films, [...]

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By Alexander Mizan

On Friday, May 14, 2010 in a joint event between AHC Benefactor Earth Friendly Products and the American Hellenic Council, we invited Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez to come and view how sustainable green manufacturing and good employment practices can benefit Orange County. Earth Friendly Products, a family-owned small business by the Vlahakis family and [...]

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Olympic champion Evan Lysacek came in second place in the final competition of the 10th season “Dancing with the Stars.” The suburban Chicago native indicated that it was a great experience for him.

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More than 100 pieces of ancient Greek art will go on display at the San Diego Museum of Art from May 22-Sept. 5 as part of “Heroes: Mortals and Myths in Ancient Greece,” a traveling exhibition organized by The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore.
Among the works from European and North American museums are statues, reliefs, [...]

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St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral is hosting A Taste of Greece this weekend, at Tempe Beach Park. A Greek dance group will be performing each day, and the taverna will serve Greek specialties.
Tempe Beach Park 54 W. Rio Salado Parkway Tempe, AZ
Friday, April 30 11 am-11 pm
Saturday, May 1 11 am- 11 pm
Sunday, May 2 [...]

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