Holy Wednesday, according to the Church, is dedicated to the memory of the sinful woman who repented, believed in Christ, and anointed His feet with myrrh. On the afternoon of the same day, the Service of Holy Unction is held.

Grief is spreading among the Greek community in the United States as well as in Greece at the news of the death of Vicki Zemenides, mother of three and wife of Eddie Zemenides, Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC).

According to early reports from the Hellenic Police, the Ukrainian driver of the truck may have failed to see two cars ahead due to dense fog in the area.

The Executive Board of UNESCO has designated February 9 as “World Greek Language Day,” as reported by the Athens-Macedonian News Agency.