US Officials Join Cypriot President to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Cyprus Independence
Twenty-five of the most powerful US senators and other officials joined Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades in an online commemoration of the 60th anniversary of...
Greek Immigrants Return to Form a Nation After Defending Homeland in Balkan Wars
In a live-streamed presentation for the historical society of Schenectady New York on Thursday evening, Peter S. Giakoumis, author of the book "The Forgotten...
The Fascinating Life of the Greek Journalist Who Rubbed Shoulders with America’s Powerful
Elias Demetracopoulos may not be a familiar name among Greeks or Greek-Americans, but as a new book reveals, he was one of the most...
Archbishop Elpidophoros Calls for Continued Orthodox – Catholic Dialogue
Greek Orthodox Archbishop of the Americas Elpidophoros spoke on Monday evening at Fordham University as part of its Christ and Anastasia Economos lecture series,...
The Life of Philip Ludwell, America’s First Convert to Orthodoxy
On December 29, 1716, a remarkable man was born in the Tidewater of Virginia. Fated to become America's first Orthodox convert, Philip Ludwell III...
Celebrating the Centennial of Women’s Right to Vote in the United States
At times it feels as if the year 2020 has been filled with an endless string of disheartening events and difficulties worldwide, mostly related...
National Hellenic Museum Releases “Snapshots of a Life” Exhibition
The National Hellenic Museum released its digital exhibition, titled "Snapshots of a Life: The George Phillos Photograph Collection," in order to document the Greek...
Washington, DC Group Keeps Memories of Constantinopolitan Society Alive
Members of the Greek diaspora around the world are known for their strong families and the ability to maintain unbroken connections with their homeland....
Archbishop Elpidophoros Meets with President Trump on Hagia Sophia
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America met with President Trump and Vice President Pence late on Thursday to discuss Turkey's recent decision to convert Hagia Sophia...
Archbishop Elpidophoros, Cardinal Dolan Decry Hagia Sophia Decision in Joint Statement
In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, Greek Orthodox Elpidophoros and Catholic Cardinal, Timothy Dolan, deeply deplored Turkey's decision last Friday to reconvert Hagia...
Greek Merchant Mariner Recalls Bermuda Triangle UFO Sighting
A photograph of an unidentified object in the sky, taken April 28, 2020 by the United States Air Force over the Bermuda Triangle. Photo:...
The American Who Restored Hagia Sophia’s Ancient Mosaics to their Former Glory
The mosaics of Hagia Sophia are world-renowned priceless artifacts not only of Greek Orthodoxy but also of Byzantine Civilization and Hellenism. What is lesser...
