Greek Bicentennial
Diaspora
Sail to Freedom Event Pays Spectacular Tribute to Greek Bicentennial
The Sail to Freedom event, held on Sunday, June 7, was a gala celebration of the Greek bicentennial, the diaspora and philhellenes.
Greek News
New York “Sail to Freedom” Event Commemorates Greek Bicentennial
A spectacular event will take place in New York Harbor on June 6, called "Sail to Freedom," which will commemorate the Greek bicentennial.
Diaspora
AHI Sponsors Congressional Salute to Greek Independence
The AHI sponsored a Congressional Salute to Greek Independence in commemoration of the bicentennial of the Greek War of Independence in 2021.
Greek church
President Biden Sends Letter of Thanks to Archbishop Elpidophoros
President Biden sent a letter to Archbishop Elpidophoros, thanking him for the remarks that he shared on Greek Independence Day.
Diaspora
The American Connections to Greek War of Independence
Stamatios Kartalopoulos spoke about bonds which unite the Greek and American War of Independence - liberty, democracy, freedom and justice.
Ancient Greece
Houston School Marks Greek Bicentennial with Pericles’ Funeral Oration
On March 25, 2021, the Saint Constantine School had its students recite Pericles' Funeral Oration to mark the Greek bicentennial.
Greece
Greek Airline Christens Two Aircraft in Honor of Greek Bicentennial
The Greek airline SKY Express is honoring the Greek bicentennial by purchasing two aircraft, giving them the names “1821” and “Freedom/Eleftheria."
Diaspora
US’ Largest Greek Orthodox School Holds Parade on Greek Bicentennial
The pupils of St. Demetrios held a celebration of the Greek bicentennial, including its traditional parade, live-streamed over the internet.
Greek church
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Celebrates Greek Bicentennial
Archbishop Elpidophoros will preside over commemorations of the Bicentennial of the Greek Revolution of 1821 on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
Greece
Lone Student at Remote Greek Island Celebrates Greek Bicentennial
The lone student on the Greek island of Akioi celebrated the Greek bicentennial by raising the Greek flag on Thursday, March 25.