Tag: Greek Immigrants to America

St. Augustine Marks 257th Greek Landing Day, Welcomes New St. Photios Shrine Leadership

The Greek Orthodox community of St. Augustine commemorated the 257th anniversary of Greek Landing Day with a day-long program that

July 7, 2025
Cretans

On This Day July 5, 1918: Utah Cretans Organize

Today marks the anniversary of a day when a Greek immigrant community unified against discrimination. In the late 1800s, waves

July 5, 2025

Tsunis Strengthened U.S.-Greek Relationship with a Reminder of What is Most Important

Wherever he went during his tenure as the United States Ambassador to Greece, George Tsunis made it a point to

January 23, 2025

A Full Circle Moment on the Train Home from the White House

On my train ride home from Washington DC after attending the Greek Independence Day celebration at the White House, I

May 22, 2024

A NYC Greek Original Saved from the Wrecking Ball

After almost 90 years in the same location in New York City’s Upper East Side, an iconic shop that served

April 7, 2023

Oscars Night 35 Years Ago: My Own Defining Moment as a Greek American

It’s hard to believe it’s been 35 years since that night that would help me define my future path in

March 13, 2023
St. Photios essay contest explores Greek immigrant experience

St. Photios Greek Orthodox Shrine Announces 2022 Essay Contest

Are you a young writer interested in exploring Greek immigrant experiences? The St. Photios National Shrine has proudly announced its

November 30, 2022
St Photios Shrine

The American Dream: A Beacon of Hope

The St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine in St. Augustine, Florida, announced the winner of its 2021 essay contest in

January 19, 2022

From Generations of Family Stories, First Time Author Weaves Relatable, Masterful Tale

From 4:30 in the morning to 10 at night and seven days a week, year after year, Nancy Econome’s grandparents

November 16, 2020

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