Synaxis of John the Holy Glorious Prophet, Baptist, & Forerunner
Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Fast Day (Fish Allowed)
Epistle Reading
Acts of the Apostles 19:1-8

Gospel Reading
John 1:29-34

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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Chicago

"Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." — Romans 15:7

Centrally located near the heart of the city, the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is the oldest church edifice built specifically as a Greek Orthodox Church in the Metropolis of Chicago.

Established by the original Greek Orthodox community in the city in 1892, the church was built on its present site in 1910 and faithfully models the Byzantine-Renaissance style of architecture.

Throughout its sacramental life the community and her clergy have served every level of society through a wide range or programs and services. As Cathedral for the Metropolis of Chicago, the church serves as a focal point for major Metropolis ministries such as the "Feed the Hungry" program, and Metropolis and Clergy conferences.

As cathedral, the Church of the Annunciation is the seat of the Metropolitan of Chicago, spiritual father and bishop to 58 parishes and two monastic communities in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. more»

Schedule of Services

Sundays
Orthros (Matins): 8:15 AM
Divine Liturgy: 9:45 AM

Complete schedule of services.

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Jan 11 – 8:15 am

Orthros & Divine Liturgy
+Feast of St. Anthony
Sat, Jan 17 – 9:00 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Jan 18 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Jan 25 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Feb 1 – 8:15 am

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Jan 8 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Jan 8 – 6:45 pm

Annual Parish Vasilopita Cutting
Sun, Jan 11 – 11:30 am

Children Greek
Mon, Jan 12 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Jan 13 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Jan 13 – 5:30 pm

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Jan 13 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Jan 13 – 6:45 pm

Philoptochos meeting
Tue, Jan 13 – 7:00 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Jan 15 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Jan 15 – 6:45 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Jan 20 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Jan 20 – 5:30 pm

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Jan 20 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Jan 20 – 6:45 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Jan 22 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Jan 22 – 6:45 pm

Children Greek
Mon, Jan 26 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Jan 27 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Jan 27 – 5:30 pm

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Jan 27 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Jan 27 – 6:45 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Jan 29 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Jan 29 – 6:45 pm

Annual Gibsons Family Luncheon
Sun, Feb 1 – 12:00 pm

Children Greek
Mon, Feb 2 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Feb 3 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Feb 3 – 5:30 pm

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Feb 3 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Feb 3 – 6:45 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Feb 5 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Feb 5 – 6:45 pm