A religious icon tied to one of America’s best-known Greek communities has resurfaced on the Greek island of Aegina more than a century after disappearing from Tarpon Springs, Florida.
The icon of St. Nicholas had been absent from the Greek...
Several significant Greek landmarks in the USA reflect the country's rich Greek heritage.
These landmarks symbolize the Greek culture and have become important community centers for Greek-Americans across the United States, preserving their traditions, history, and architecture.
Some of the most...
The Greek Orthodox feast of the Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th each year across the globe. Many would be surprised to learn that the festivities which take place every year in Tarpon Springs, Florida, are actually the largest...
Thousands of spectators gathered at Spring Bayou, Tarpon Springs, today to witness the 120th Epiphany celebration, a historic milestone for the largest Greek Orthodox community in the Western Hemisphere.
The event, which serves as a profound connection to the town's...
Tarpon Springs, in Pinellas County, Florida, resembles a Greek island, with its blue and white structures, street names, the boats in the harbor, and the Greek-themed shops and restaurants.
The picturesque town has the highest percentage of Greek Americans of...
Traditionally, the great feast of the Epiphany marks the end of the extended period of the Christmas holidays in Greece.
Each year on January 6, hundreds of thousands of Greeks and visitors participate in the rich traditions observed in each...
The Greek American community of Tarpon Springs in Florida celebrated "OXI" Day (also "Ohi Day") on Tuesday. Mayor John Koulianos presented a proclamation at Craig Park, highlighting Greece’s defiant rejection of an ultimatum from Fascist Italy in 1940 during...
Tarpon Springs, Florida, celebrated Epiphany on Monday, January 6, 2025, a deeply rooted observance in the city's Greek heritage and one of the most significant celebrations in the United States.
This celebration commemorated the baptism of Jesus Christ in the...
The Greek community of Tarpon Springs, Florida appears to now be safe from Hurricane Milton after hours of anticipation.
History of Greek Americans in Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs, located west of Tampa on the Florida coast, is a major hub for...