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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
+St. Luke the Evangelist
Sat, Oct 18 – 8:30 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Oct 19 – 8:15 am

Great Vespers
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 2727 W Winona St, Chicago, IL 60625, United States
Sat, Oct 25 – 7:00 pm

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Oct 26 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
+ Protection of the Theotokos
Tue, Oct 28 – 8:45 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
The Feast of St. Kosmas and Damien
Sat, Nov 1 – 8:30 am

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

Great Vespers of Holy Taxiarhes
Holy Taxiarhai and Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 N Caldwell Ave, Niles, IL 60714, USA
Fri, Nov 7 – 7:00 pm

Orthros and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
Holy Taxiarhai and Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 7373 N Caldwell Ave, Niles, IL 60714, USA
Sat, Nov 8 – 8:30 am

Great Vespers of St. Nectarios
St. Nectarios Church, 133 S Roselle Rd, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
Sat, Nov 8 – 7:00 pm

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

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

Kali Parea
Mon, Oct 20 – 10:30 am

Catechism Class
Mon, Oct 20 – 5:00 pm

Children Greek
Mon, Oct 20 – 5:30 pm

Annual Fall Raffle Dinner
Psistaria Greek Taverna 4711 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712, United States
Mon, Oct 20 – 7:00 pm

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

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

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

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

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Oct 23 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Oct 23 – 6:45 pm

Children Greek
Mon, Oct 27 – 5:30 pm

Catechism Class
Mon, Oct 27 – 6:00 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Oct 28 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Oct 28 – 5:30 pm

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Oct 28 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Oct 28 – 6:45 pm

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

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Oct 30 – 6:45 pm

Pastichio Luncheon and Artoklasia
Sun, Nov 2 – 12:00 am

Children Greek
Mon, Nov 3 – 5:30 pm

Catechism Class
Mon, Nov 3 – 6:00 pm

Feed the Hungry (to come back inside)
Tue, Nov 4 – 11:30 am

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

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Nov 4 – 5:30 pm

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

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

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

Stewardship Appreciation Luncheon
Sun, Nov 9 – 12:00 am

Children Greek
Mon, Nov 10 – 5:30 pm

Catechism Class
Mon, Nov 10 – 6:00 pm

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

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

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Nov 11 – 5:30 pm

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

Philoptochos meeting
Tue, Nov 11 – 7:00 pm

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

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Nov 13 – 6:45 pm

Project Hope - Metropolis Event
Fri, Nov 14 – 10:00 am