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Hollywood Greeks Celebrate Good Friday

On Friday evening, the Christian Orthodox population of Los Angeles gathered at the Saint Sophia Cathedral for Good Friday’s commemoration and periphery of Epitaphios. Every year actors, directors and prominent Greek-Americans of the entertainment industry come to the church to...

Economical Easter Present Ideas

During Easter time, when every Greek household needs eggs to paint, a lamp to grill, presents to offer to every godchild (most Greek families have more than one), many people feel worried due to the fact that they need...

Tom Hanks and Greek-American Celebs at Jim Gianopulos’ Easter Party

Last Sunday, Chairman and CEO of 20th Century Fox, Jim Gianopulos, held his annual Easter party at his house in Southern California. Prominent guests included Tom Hanks with his wife Rita Wilson, Melina Kanakarides, Corinna Tsopei, Della Rounick, and...

Two Dead and a 7 Year-Old Seriously Injured from Easter Fireworks

It is not the first time that Easter celebrations turn into tragic accidents in Greece. On the island of Rhodes two men were killed and in Chalkis, Evia, a 7 year-old boy was seriously injured. The two men (30 and...

If Your Easter Wasn't Exciting Enough Take a Look at the Rocket War of Vrontados, Chios

On the Greek island of Chios the locals have a tradition to spice things up for Easter. Besides the traditional egg cracking and conventional fireworks, a rocket war takes place between two local churches during the divine liturgy...

Christos Anesti – Christ Has Risen – Throughout Greece and the World

Greeks celebrated the Resurrection of Christ in their homeland and throughout the world.

Tom Hanks Celebrates Good Friday with Greek Orthodox Community in Los Angeles

On Friday evening, the Christian Orthodox population of Los Angeles gathered at the Saint Sophia Cathedral for Good Friday’s Liturgy and periphery of Epitaphios. Many celebrities of Greek descent, or with a "Greek connection" come to the church to...

Tom Hanks Celebrates Good Friday with Greek Orthodox Community

On Friday evening, the Christian Orthodox population of Los Angeles gathered at the Saint Sophia Cathedral for Good Friday's Liturgy and periphery of Epitaphios. Since we are talking about Los Angeles, there are many celebrities that come to the...