Sunday of St. John Climacus
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Fast Day (Wine and Oil Allowed)
Orthros Gospel Reading
John 20:11-18

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Hebrews 6:13-20

Gospel Reading
Mark 9:17-31

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Lenten Prayer Of St. Ephrem The Syrian

O Lord and Master of my life!
Take from me the spirit of sloth, faint-heartedness, lust of power, and idle talk.
But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to Thy servant.
Yea, Lord and King! Grant me to see my own errors and not to judge my brother, for Thou art blessed unto ages of ages. Amen.

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Annunciation Cathedral Ministries

Fr. Sfikas invites you to join and support our ongoing ministries, and hopes the Cathedral can provide an engaging community for you and your family. Please utilize the links below to find out more and join us!

Ministries

Vespers - Feast of Annunciation
Tue, Mar 24 – 7:00 pm

Patronal Feast Liturgy & Reception
Wed, Mar 25 – 8:30 am

Salutations to the Theotokos
Fri, Mar 27 – 6:30 pm

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Mar 29 – 8:15 am

Presanctified Liturgy
Wed, Apr 1 – 6:30 pm

Divine Liturgy in English
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Followed by fellowship and coffee 
Sat, Apr 4 – 10:00 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Apr 5 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Apr 19 – 8:15 am

Children Greek
Mon, Mar 23 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Mar 24 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Mar 24 – 5:30 pm

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Mar 24 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Mar 24 – 6:45 pm

Philoptochos Baking Days - Koulourakia
Thu, Mar 26 – 10:30 am

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Mar 26 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Mar 26 – 6:45 pm

Philoptochos Baking Days - Kourabiedes
Sat, Mar 28 – 10:00 am

Greek Independence Day Program
Sun, Mar 29 – 11:30 am

Children Greek
Mon, Mar 30 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Mar 31 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Mar 31 – 5:30 pm

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Mar 31 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Mar 31 – 6:45 pm

Pan-Orthodox Akathist Hymn
Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 5701 N Redwood Dr, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
Tue, Mar 31 – 7:00 pm

Philoptochos Baking Days - Melomakarona
Wed, Apr 1 – 10:30 am

Philoptochos Baking Days - Diples
Thu, Apr 2 – 10:30 am

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Apr 2 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Apr 2 – 6:45 pm

Palm Folding and Potluck
Fri, Apr 3 – 5:00 pm

Palm Sunday Bake Sale - Prep Day
Sat, Apr 4 – 12:00 am

Palm Sunday Bake Sale
Sun, Apr 5 – 11:00 am

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Apr 7 – 11:30 am

Easter Egg Hunt
Sun, Apr 12 – 11:00 am

Kali Parea
Mon, Apr 13 – 11:00 am

Children Greek
Mon, Apr 13 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Apr 14 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Apr 14 – 5:30 pm

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Apr 14 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Apr 14 – 6:45 pm

Philoptochos General Meeting
Tue, Apr 14 – 7:00 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Apr 16 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Apr 16 – 6:45 pm

Children Greek
Mon, Apr 20 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Apr 21 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Apr 21 – 5:30 pm

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Apr 21 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Apr 21 – 6:45 pm

Philoptochos meeting
Tue, Apr 21 – 7:00 pm