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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, Aug 24 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Feast of St. Phanourios & Blessing of the Phanouropita
Wed, Aug 27 – 8:45 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist
Strict Fasting Day
Fri, Aug 29 – 8:30 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Aug 31 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Sep 7 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
The Feast of the Birth of the Panagia
Mon, Sep 8 – 8:30 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Sep 14 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Feast of St. Nikitas the Great Martyr (Anniversary of the Ordination of Fr. Stamati)
Mon, Sep 15 – 8:30 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Feast of St. Sophia and her 3 daughters
Wed, Sep 17 – 8:30 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Sep 21 – 8:15 am

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Aug 26 – 11:30 am

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Sep 2 – 11:30 am

Back to School Blessing
Sun, Sep 7 – 12:00 am

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Sep 9 – 11:30 am

Philoptochos meeting
Tue, Sep 9 – 7:00 pm

1st Day of Sunday School
Sun, Sep 14 – 12:00 am

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Sep 16 – 11:30 am

Annual September Luncheon-Metropolis Philoptochos
Sat, Sep 20 – 12:00 am

STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY Fellowship Hour - Ellen Best
Sun, Sep 21 – 10:30 am