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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
1st Saturday of Souls
Sat, Feb 22 – 8:30 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Feb 23 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Saturday of Souls
Sat, Mar 1 – 8:30 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Mar 2 – 8:15 am

Great Compline
Mon, Mar 3 – 4:45 pm

Service of the 9th Hour & Presanctified Liturgy
Wed, Mar 5 – 5:30 pm

Salutations to the Theotokos
Metropolitan Nathanael Presiding
Fri, Mar 7 – 6:30 pm

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Saturday of Souls
Sat, Mar 8 – 8:30 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Mar 9 – 8:15 am

Great Compline
Mon, Mar 10 – 4:45 pm

Service of the 9th Hour & Presanctified Liturgy
Wed, Mar 12 – 5:30 pm

Salutations to the Theotokos
Metropolitan Nathanael Presiding
Fri, Mar 14 – 6:30 pm

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Mar 16 – 8:15 am

Great Compline
Mon, Mar 17 – 4:45 pm

Service of the 9th Hour & Presanctified Liturgy
Wed, Mar 19 – 5:30 pm

Salutations to the Theotokos
Metropolitan Nathanael Presiding
Fri, Mar 21 – 6:30 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Feb 20 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - upper intermediate
Thu, Feb 20 – 6:45 pm

Annual Makaronada Luncheon Sunday
Sun, Feb 23 – 11:30 am

Kali Parea
Mon, Feb 24 – 10:30 am

Children's Greek
Mon, Feb 24 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Feb 25 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Feb 25 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Feb 25 – 6:45 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Feb 27 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - upper intermediate
Thu, Feb 27 – 6:45 pm

Children's Greek
Mon, Mar 3 – 5:30 pm

Catechism Classes
Mon, Mar 3 – 5:45 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Mar 4 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Mar 4 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Mar 4 – 6:45 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Mar 6 – 5:30 pm

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

Philoptochos Meeting
Sun, Mar 9 – 12:00 pm

Children's Greek
Mon, Mar 10 – 5:30 pm

Catechism Classes
Mon, Mar 10 – 5:45 pm

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

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Mar 11 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Mar 11 – 6:45 pm

Meeting of the Parish Council
Wed, Mar 12 – 7:00 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Mar 13 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - upper intermediate
Thu, Mar 13 – 6:45 pm

Children's Greek
Mon, Mar 17 – 5:30 pm

Catechism Classes
Mon, Mar 17 – 5:45 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Mar 18 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Mar 18 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Mar 18 – 6:45 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Mar 20 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - upper intermediate
Thu, Mar 20 – 6:45 pm