PARAMUS, NJ — The Hellenic Federation of New Jersey (HFNJ), will commemorate “OXI Day” with a spirited cultural, musical and multimedia presentation titled:
“The Unconquered Spirit: Greece’s Pivotal Role in World War II”
The event will take place on Friday, October 30th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Athanasios main function hall in Paramus, New Jersey. This event has been endorsed by the Greek consulate in NY and by the Archdiocese Department of Education.
The lecture part of the presentation will be delivered by Dr. Evangelos Athanasopoulos and Dr. Peter Stavrianidis, while the musical direction and main vocalist will be Grigoris Maninakis. The program will explore Greece’s preparation before World War II, the initial defense against the Italian invasion, the Greek counteroffensive, and will conclude with the resistance against the triple occupation. Through music embedded with historical imagery, video, and audience participation, the evening will showcase the achievements, sacrifices, and determination that established Greece’s place in the history books of World War II.
The fine live musical program will feature vocalist Grigoris Maninakis, guest singers Aggeliki Psoni and Nikitas Tambakis, pianist Glafkos Kontemeniotis, and bouzouki player Kostas Psarros. The musical performances will complement the historical narrative.
Event Details
- Event: The Unconquered Spirit: Greece’s Pivotal Role in World War II
- Date: Friday, October 30
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Location: St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 51 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
- Information: (201) 368-8881
- Organizer: The Hellenic Federation of New Jersey (HFNJ)
- Endorsed by: Consulate General of Greece in New York & Archdiocese Department of Education
