Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Strict Fast
Orthros Gospel Reading
Matthew 27:62-66

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Romans 6:3-11

Gospel Reading
Matthew 28:1-20

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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.

Our Faith • The Sacraments

One of the best-known prayers of the Orthodox Church speaks of the spirit of God being "present in all places and filling all things." This profound affirmation is basic to Orthodoxy's understanding of God and His relationship to the world. Learn more»

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Worship

O Come, let us Worship and bow down before our King and God.
O Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ, our King and God.
O Come, let us worship and bow down to Christ Himself, our King and God.

This invitation marks the beginning of each day for the Orthodox Church. It comes from the office of Vespers, and it expresses the attitude which is at the heart of Orthodoxy. The Worship of God - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, - is fundamental to the life and spirit of the Orthodox Church. Learn More»

Schedule of Upcoming Services

Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil
Proti Anastasi
Sat, Apr 19 – 8:45 am

Canon of Anastasi and the Anastasi followed by Divine Liturgy of Pascha
Sat, Apr 19 – 11:00 pm

Resurrection Service
Sun, Apr 20 – 12:00 am

The Paschal Liturgy
Sun, Apr 20 – 12:30 am

The Agape Vespers
Sun, Apr 20 – 11:30 am

Great Vespers
St George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Tue, Apr 22 – 7:00 pm

Orthros & Hierarchical D. Liturgy
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
+ St. George the Great Martyr
Wed, Apr 23 – 8:30 am

Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Theotokos of the Life - Giving Spring
Fri, Apr 25 – 9:00 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Apr 27 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, May 4 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, May 11 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, May 18 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, May 25 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Jun 1 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
2nd Saturday of Souls
Sat, Jun 7 – 8:30 am

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

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

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Jun 22 – 8:15 am

Great Vespers
Saint Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church 1401 Wagner Rd, Glenview, IL 60025, United States
+ Feast of Saint Peter and Paul
Sat, Jun 28 – 7:00 pm

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Jun 29 – 8:15 am

Great Vespers
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church 2501 Wolf Rd, Westchester, IL 60154, United States
+Feast of the Holy Apostles
Sun, Jun 29 – 7:00 pm

Orthros and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church 2501 Wolf Rd, Westchester, IL 60154, United States
+Feast of The Holy Apostles
Mon, Jun 30 – 8:30 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Jul 6 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Jul 13 – 8:15 am

Sunday Services

Sundays
Orthros (Matins): 8:15 AM
Divine Liturgy: 9:45 AM

Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil
Proti Anastasi
Sat, Apr 19 – 8:45 am

Canon of Anastasi and the Anastasi followed by Divine Liturgy of Pascha
Sat, Apr 19 – 11:00 pm

Resurrection Service
Sun, Apr 20 – 12:00 am

The Paschal Liturgy
Sun, Apr 20 – 12:30 am

The Agape Vespers
Sun, Apr 20 – 11:30 am

Great Vespers
St George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Tue, Apr 22 – 7:00 pm

Orthros & Hierarchical D. Liturgy
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, 2701 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
+ St. George the Great Martyr
Wed, Apr 23 – 8:30 am

Orthros & Divine Liturgy
Theotokos of the Life - Giving Spring
Fri, Apr 25 – 9:00 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, Apr 27 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, May 4 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, May 11 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sun, May 18 – 8:15 am

Office closed
Mon, Apr 21 – 12:00 am

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Apr 22 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Apr 22 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Apr 22 – 6:45 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Apr 24 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - upper intermediate
Thu, Apr 24 – 6:45 pm

Children's Greek
Mon, Apr 28 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Apr 29 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Apr 29 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Apr 29 – 6:45 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, May 1 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - upper intermediate
Thu, May 1 – 6:45 pm

Children's Greek
Mon, May 5 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, May 6 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, May 6 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, May 6 – 6:45 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, May 8 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - upper intermediate
Thu, May 8 – 6:45 pm

Children's Greek
Mon, May 12 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, May 13 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, May 13 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, May 13 – 6:45 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, May 15 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - upper intermediate
Thu, May 15 – 6:45 pm