Metropolis Events
YAL Chicago Conference 2023
Rosemont ILThe Annual YAL Chicago Conference, hosted by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, is an opportunity for Orthodox Christian young adults, ages *18-35, to come together in faith, fellowship, worship, and service. The 2023 conference will run from Friday night (2/17/22) and end Monday morning (2/20/22) following the Sunday night banquet.
“Engaging with Faith”: A Metropolis-Wide Virtual Discussion of the book “For the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church”
Virtual EventThe Metropolis of Chicago presents “Engaging with Faith”: A Metropolis-Wide Virtual Discussion of the book For the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 (Part 1) 7-8:30 pm ZOOM LINK Thursday, March 16th, 2023 (Part 2) 7-8:30 pm ZOOM LINK Facilitated by Rev. […]
Metropolitan Nathanael’s 2023 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule
Join His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael in worship as he visits the different parishes of the Metropolis of Chicago during Great Lent and Holy Week! For information about the times of services, please contact the parish that is holding the service. 2023 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule - His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael (Download)
Bishop Timothy’s 2023 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule
Join His Grace Bishop Timothy in worship as he visits the different parishes of the Metropolis of Chicago during Great Lent and Holy Week! For information about the times of services, please contact the parish that is holding the service. His Grace Bishop Timothy 2023 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule (Download)
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago 39th Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago 39th Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival SATURDAY, APRIL 29th, 2023 HOST PARISH: Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church Lincolnshire, Illinois LEARN MORE: chicago.goarch.org/oratorical-festival/ For more information, please contact oratoricalfestival@gmail.com
2023 Clergy-Laity Assembly: REGISTRATION
2023 Clergy-Laity Assembly: REGISTER TODAY! The purpose of the Clergy-Laity Assembly is to bring together, under the care of our hierarch, Metropolitan Nathanael, all ordained and lay leaders from within the Metropolis to discuss and decide important matters affecting the life, growth, and unity of the Church, its ministries, finances, and philanthropic concerns. The Assembly […]
A Concert to Benefit Habitat for Humanity/Lake County Featuring Pianist Mark Damisch
The Gorton Center of Lake Forest 400 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago and SS. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church Present: A Concert to Benefit Habitat for Humanity/Lake County Featuring Pianist Mark Damisch Sunday, May 21 | 3:00 PM At the Gorton Center of Lake Forest 400 East Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60046 3:00 PM Refreshments | 4:00PM […]
Parish Festivals 2023 – Full Calendar
PARISH FESTIVALS 2023 Download the Parish Festival Calendars below (organized by date or by Parish). For more info, contact the host parish or view our upcoming events calendar at chicago.goarch.org/events. If you have any questions, or if you are a parish festival coordinator looking to add your event info, please contact the Metropolis at contactus@chicago.goarch.org.
Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople
SS. Peter and Paul 1401 Wagner Rd., Glenview, IL, United StatesCOMMEMORATION OF THE FALL OF CONSTANTINOPLE Destruction, Enslavement and Survival: The First Days After the Fall of Constantinople, 1453 A Presentation by Dr. Alexandros Kyrou, Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate; Professor, Salem State University Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 7PM SS. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Rd, Glenview IL This is […]
Byzantine Chant Concert
St. Demetrios - Elmhurst, IL 893 N Church Rd., Elmhurst, IL, United States"Celebrating Pentecost" - An evening of Byzantine Chant, featuring hymns from Pentecost and the Pentecostarion period. Doors open at 6:45pm and a reception will follow.
2023 Clergy Sermon Retreat
SS. Peter and Paul 1401 Wagner Rd., Glenview, IL, United States2023 Clergy Sermon Retreat 2 Sessions*: Thursday, June 8th and Thursday, August 31st Ss. Peter and Paul (1401 Wagner Rd, Glenview, IL 60025) Registration $100 | Deadline: May 19th, limited to 20 spots (first come, first served) *Attendance at both sessions is mandatory REGISTER AT: chicago.goarch.org/clergysermonretreat/ About the Retreat: The primary objective of this […]
39TH ANNUAL ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (DRE) 39TH ANNUAL ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM ORATORICAL FESTIVAL JUNE 9-11 2023 NATIONALS HOSTED BY THE METROPOLIS OF NEW JERSEY ST. GEORGE GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH. CLIFTON LEARN MORE: Religioused.goarch.org