5th Thursday of Lent: The Great Canon of Saint Andrew of Crete
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Fast Day (Wine and Oil Allowed)
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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 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.

Salutations
Friday, March 31 – 6:30 PM

Great Compline
Monday, April 3 – 6:00 PM

9th Hour & Presanctified D. Liturgy
Wednesday, April 5 – 5:30 PM

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
+ Lazarus Saturday                                   
Saturday, April 8 – 8:30 AM

Orthros of Great and Holy Monday
Sunday, April 9 – 6:30 PM

Orthros of Great and Holy Tuesday
Monday, April 10 – 7:00 PM

Orthros of Great and Holy Wednesday
Tuesday, April 11 – 7:00 PM

Holy Unction
Wednesday, April 12 – 3:30 PM

Orthros of Great and Holy Thursday
Wednesday, April 12 – 7:00 PM

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Thursday, April 13 – 7:00 AM

Orthros of Great and Holy Friday
Thursday, April 13 – 7:00 PM

Royal Hours
Friday, April 14 – 10:00 AM

Great Vespers of the Descent from the Cross
Friday, April 14 – 3:30 PM

Orthros of Great and Holy Saturday
Friday, April 14 – 7:00 PM

Vesperal Divine Liturgy
Saturday, April 15 – 8:30 AM

Vigil for the Holy Resurrection
Saturday, April 15 – 11:00 PM

Resurrection Service & Paschal Divine Liturgy
Sunday, April 16 – 12:00 AM

Agape Vespers
Sunday, April 16 – 11:30 AM

Adult Advanced Greek
Thursday, March 30 – 5:30 PM

Metropolis Philoptochos Lenten Retreat
Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church 1855 Fifth Ave, Aurora, IL 60504, United States
Saturday, April 1 – 9:00 AM

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tuesday, April 4 – 11:30 AM

Adult Intermediate Greek
Tuesday, April 4 – 5:30 PM

Adult Beginner Greek
Tuesday, April 4 – 6:45 PM

YAL Chicago
Presanctified Liturgy & Dinner
Wednesday, April 5 – 12:00 AM

Adult Advanced Greek
Thursday, April 6 – 5:30 PM

Palm Cross Folding
Friday, April 7 – 5:00 PM

Saturday of Lazarus Youth Retreat
Saturday, April 8 – 11:00 AM

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tuesday, April 11 – 11:30 AM

Adult Intermediate Greek
Tuesday, April 11 – 5:30 PM

Adult Beginner Greek
Tuesday, April 11 – 6:45 PM

Adult Advanced Greek
Thursday, April 13 – 5:30 PM

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tuesday, April 18 – 11:30 AM

Adult Intermediate Greek
Tuesday, April 18 – 5:30 PM

Adult Beginner Greek
Tuesday, April 18 – 6:45 PM

Adult Advanced Greek
Thursday, April 20 – 5:30 PM

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tuesday, April 25 – 11:30 AM

Adult Intermediate Greek
Tuesday, April 25 – 5:30 PM

Adult Beginner Greek
Tuesday, April 25 – 6:45 PM

YAL Chicago
Orthodoxy on Tap
Thursday, April 27 – 12:00 AM

Adult Advanced Greek (in-person)
Thursday, April 27 – 5:30 PM