BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chicago.goarch.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20231201T233427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T233658Z UID:16562-1703070000-1703077200@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Hierarchical Dedication and Blessing of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church DESCRIPTION:Hierarchical Dedication and Blessing of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church\nWednesday\, December 20\, 2023   |   11am-1pm \nHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox Church  \n10050 Ivanhoe Ave\, Schiller Park\, IL 60176 \nJoin His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael at the Hierarchical dedication and blessing of the campus of Holy Trinity Church.  \nThe celebration continues with a reception following the dedication. Light refreshments will be served.  URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/holytrinity/ LOCATION:Holy Trinity\, 10050 Ivanhoe Avenue\, Schiller Park\, IL\, 60176\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Holy-Trinity-Event.jpg GEO:41.9477088;-87.8772606 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holy Trinity 10050 Ivanhoe Avenue Schiller Park IL 60176 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10050 Ivanhoe Avenue:geo:-87.8772606,41.9477088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231224T220000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231225T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20231215T184625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T184625Z UID:16587-1703455200-1703541600@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:2023 Christmas Vigil DESCRIPTION:2023 Christmas Vigil\nDECEMBER 24\, 2023  \nService begins at 10pm   |   Eucharist at Midnight \nHoly Apostles Greek Orthodox Church \n2501 S. Wolf Rd.\, Westchester\, IL \n  \nDOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER >>  \n\n  URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/christmasvigil23/ LOCATION:Holy Apostles – Westchester\, 2501 South Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GOMC-Christmas-Vigil-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240116T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20231228T004316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T004717Z UID:16640-1705429800-1705438800@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:YAL Orthodoxy on Tap - Vasilopita and Vespers DESCRIPTION:YAL Orthodoxy on Tap – Vasilopita and Vespers\nJANUARY 16   |   6:30 – 9:00PM   \nSt Andrew’s Chicago 5649 N Sheridan Rd. Chicago\, IL \nTICKETS: $5\, REGISTRATION REQUIRED –  REGISTER HERE>> \n“Vasilopita and Vespers” will be hosted by Father Kosmas Kallis. He will lead our young adult group through a vespers service\, and afterward we will cut the vasilopita and bring prosperity to the new year. Afterwards\, we will gather and have food as well. URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-vasilopita-vespers/ LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church\, 5649 N Sheridan Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Y2AM Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jan-16-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240220 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20231130T001446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T174650Z UID:16526-1708041600-1708387199@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:YAL Chicago Conference 2024 DESCRIPTION:YAL Chicago Conference 2024\nFebruary 16-19\, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago (Rosemont\, IL)\n— \nThe 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 2024 conference will run from Friday night (2/16/24) and end Monday morning (2/19/24) following the Sunday night banquet. \nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED. To be added to the waitlist\, please contact: yalchicagoconference@gmail.com \n  \nThis event is for age groups 18 to 35.\n18 year-olds must have graduated from high school and IDs for all attendees will be checked upon registration. If you present an invalid ID or are not within our age group\, your registration will be invalidated with no refund. \n  \nInterested in being a Donor/Sponsor?\n\n\nSUPPORT>> URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-chicago-conference-2024/ LOCATION:Rosemont IL CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Y2AM Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/yal.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Y2AM Chicago":MAILTO:y2am@chicagometropolis.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T233000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20240216T164506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T164622Z UID:16779-1708970400-1708990200@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Welcome His Eminence Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand DESCRIPTION:We hope you will join us to welcome His Eminence Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand\, to learn more about mission work in New Zealand and Oceania. \nChicagoland will be blessed with a short visit from His Eminence Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand and Oceania on February 26\, 2024!\nSt. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church and the Pan-Cretan Society are hosting a simple dinner to welcome him. \nMonday\, February 26\, 2024\nParaklesis 6pm\nfollowed by Dinner and Presentation\nSt. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church\n2350 East Dempster Street\nDes Plaines\, IL  60016 \nFor more info and to RSVP contact the parish office: 847-827-5510 x221 URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/metropolitan-myron/ LOCATION:St. John the Baptist\, 2350 Dempster Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/His-Eminence-Myron-Visit-SM.jpg GEO:42.0391415;-87.8665922 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. John the Baptist 2350 Dempster Street Des Plaines IL 60016 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2350 Dempster Street:geo:-87.8665922,42.0391415 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20240315T164524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T201344Z UID:17400-1710057600-1715605200@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Metropolitan Nathanael's Schedule: Great Lent and Holy Week 2024 DESCRIPTION: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. Please note\, schedules may change\, please check back here for the most up-to-date schedules. \n  \n \n  URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/metropolitan-lenten-schedule-24/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Parish Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/mocimg-e1649099285448.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20240315T164513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T210618Z UID:17399-1710662400-1715518800@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Bishop Timothy's Schedule: Great Lent and Holy Week 2024 DESCRIPTION: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. Please note\, schedules may change\, please check back here for the most up-to-date schedules. \n Lenten and Holy Week Schedules 2024 – His Grace – Updated 4.15 \n  URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/bishop-lenten-schedule-24/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Parish Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Bishop-Timothy-of-Hexamilion-scaled-1-e1649100925242.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20240229T000533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T000702Z UID:17104-1710698400-1710712800@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Vespers of Forgiveness - Presided by his Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael DESCRIPTION:The Metropolis of Chicago Invites you to attend the\nVESPERS OF FORGIVENESS\nPresided by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael\n  \nSUNDAY\, MARCH 17   |   6:00PM \nST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH \n893 N Church Road\, Elmhurst\, IL \n  \nAll are welcome to attend! URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/vespers-of-forgiveness/ LOCATION:Saint Demetrios-Elmhurst\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Forgiveness-Vespers-Flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240407T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20240402T192928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T192928Z UID:17823-1712496600-1712516400@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Greek Independence Day Parade 2024 DESCRIPTION: ΟΜΟΣΠΟΝΔΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΟΑΜΕΡΙΚΩΝ ΟΡΓΑΝΩΣΕΩΝ  \n “Η ΕΝΩΣΗ” \nGREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE 2024 \n  \n SUNDAY\, APRIL 7  \n1:30PM – Speeches by dignitaries  \nNational Hellenic Museum  \n2:30PM – Parade begins  \nPARADE ROUTE:  \nVan Buren & Halsted to Randolph & Halsted  \nDiscounted parking is available at 760 W. Taylor  \nFOR MORE INFORMATION  \nVisit www.enosisgroup.org or email Illinois.enosis@gmail.com  \n  \nCO-HONORARY GRAND MARSHALS – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America\, Most Honorable Exarch of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans\, and His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicgao URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/parade24/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events,Y2AM Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Greek-Independence-Day-Parade-2024-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20240229T000433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T000504Z UID:17114-1713016800-1713038400@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:2024 Annual Fanari Camp Lenten Retreat DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 13\, 2024   |   2:00 pm – 8:00 pm    |    Multiple Locations\nFanari Camp is excited to continue our Metropolis-wide Fanari Lenten Retreat. The retreat will be a day in the life of camp\, and will include: Worship\, Orthodox Life\, games\, Song Night\, and much more! This retreat is regional\, and will have eight satellite locations throughout the Metropolis. All 5th-12th graders are invited to join us! \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY>> URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/lentenretreat24/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events,Y2AM Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/FanariLentenRetreatSM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T000000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20240515T201324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T012937Z UID:19013-1714521600-1727740800@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Parish Festivals 2024 - Full Calendar DESCRIPTION:PARISH FESTIVALS 2024\nDownload 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.  \n\n\n\nIf 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. URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/parish-festivals-2024/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screen-Shot-2023-05-26-at-11.12.53-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240512 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20231025T200548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T201352Z UID:16327-1715385600-1715471999@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago 40th Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival DESCRIPTION:The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago 40th Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival\nBRIGHT SATURDAY\, MAY 11th\, 2024\n  \nHOST PARISH: Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church \n2501 S. Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL 60154 \nLEARN MORE: chicago.goarch.org/oratorical-festival/ \n  \nFor more information\, please contact oratoricalfestival@gmail.com \n  URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/40th-oratorical-festival/ LOCATION:Holy Apostles – Westchester\, 2501 South Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Y2AM Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-Metropolis-Oratorical-Fetival-Poster-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T233000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20240209T004100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T004153Z UID:16737-1715882400-1715902200@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:32nd Annual IOCC Chicago Grand Banquet DESCRIPTION:32nd Annual IOCC Chicago Grand Banquet\nThursday\, May 16\, 2024   |   Cocktails 6:00pm  |  Dinner 7:00pm \nGeorgio’s Banquets – 8800 West 159th Street\, Orland Park\, IL 60462  \nRegister online at iocc.org/chicago \nDownload flyer >> URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/32nd-iocc-banquet/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2024-Chicago-Annual-Banquet-Flyer.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20240422T152837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T185323Z UID:18474-1715886000-1715893200@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople DESCRIPTION:All are invited to come learn about Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople. Archon Dr  John Fotopoulos\, Chair and Associate Professor in the Dept. of Religious Studies and Theology at Saint Mary’s College\, Notre Dame\, IN and graduate from Hellenic College Holy Cross will speak to us about our mother church in Constantinople and answer questions. \nA short film on Constantinople will also be shown. The Ascension of Our Lord Girls Chanting Group will sing Byzantine hymns and light refreshments will be served by the St. John the Baptist Philoptochos following the program. \nThis event is sponsored by the Metropolis of Chicago\, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Chicago and the Hellenic Society of Constantinople. URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/constantinople-24/ LOCATION:St. John the Baptist\, 2350 Dempster Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_2415-3.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Hellena Chrones":MAILTO:hkchrones@gmail.com GEO:42.0391415;-87.8665922 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. John the Baptist 2350 Dempster Street Des Plaines IL 60016 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2350 Dempster Street:geo:-87.8665922,42.0391415 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240527 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20240416T180640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T180640Z UID:18365-1716508800-1716767999@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:2024 Junior Olympics DESCRIPTION:The Junior Olympics of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago dates back to 1981 and has grown into the largest single gathering youth in the Metropolis\, filled with family-friendly activities. From its inception\, the Junior Olympics has been hosted by SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, Palos Hills\, Illinois. The community not only organizes the event\, but also shares its facilities with the entire Metropolis to make the Junior Olympics possible. \nEach year\, thousands of parents\, young adults\, and children look forward to kicking off the Summer at this Memorial Day Weekend event in order to coach\, view\, and participate in the festivities. Olympic activities are offered for all age levels\, with competition in basketball\, swimming\, track and field\, softball\, volleyball\, soccer\, chess\, checkers\, backgammon (tavli)\, ping-pong\, & much more. The Junior Olympics aims to live its mission\, which is rooted in St. Paul’s Second Letter to Timothy: “…If anyone competes as an athlete\, they do not win the prize unless they compete according to the rules. Remember\, therefore Jesus Christ Risen from the dead...” \nThe 2024 Junior Olympics will be held May 24-26\, 2024 at SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church and Stagg High School\, Palos Hills\, IL with bowling held at Bowlero in Woodridge\, IL. \nLEARN MORE >>  URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2024-junior-olympics/ LOCATION:SS. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church\, Palos Hills\, IL CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events,Y2AM Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Junior-Olympics-480x487-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20240506T194409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T194409Z UID:18856-1717093800-1717102800@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:YAL CHICAGO - St. Emmelia Vespers DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 30th for vespers of St Emmelia\, the patron saint of YAL Chicago! Hosted at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 6:30pm\, followed by dinner at Happy Camper Old Town! \n  \nREGISTRATION IS LIMITED! RSVP TODAY! \nhttps://chicago.goarch.org/yal-st-emmelia/  URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-chicago-st-emmelia-vespers/ CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Y2AM Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/unnamed-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="YAL Chicago":MAILTO:yalchicago@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241203T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20241118T184648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T184648Z UID:22835-1733250600-1733257800@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Feast Day Vespers of St. John of Damascus DESCRIPTION:The St. John of Damascus League of Chanters will be celebrating the Feast Day of their Patron Saint with Great Vespers on Tuesday\, December 3\, 2024 at St. Haralambos Church in Niles\, IL.  Great Vespers will begin at 6:30pm followed by a reception and presentation by Mr. Nicholas Harisiadis.  Please join us. URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-day-vespers-of-st-john-of-damascus/ LOCATION:Holy Taxiarhai – Saint Haralambos\, 7373 Caldwell Ave.\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Ministry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Syllogo-Vespers-Flyer-2024-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="St. John of Damascene League of Chanters":MAILTO:sjdsyllogo@gmail.com GEO:42.0163939;-87.7905513 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holy Taxiarhai – Saint Haralambos 7373 Caldwell Ave. Niles IL 60714 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7373 Caldwell Ave.:geo:-87.7905513,42.0163939 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20250110T144643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T012613Z UID:24015-1739008800-1739026800@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:The Ministry of Women in the Church: Reflections of Leaders\, Inspiring Growth DESCRIPTION:This is a one day conference featuring our Keynote speaker\, Elizabeth Prodromou\, Lunch\, and a panel of six speakers\, all addressing the topic of The Ministry of Women in the Church. Our purpose is to gain a picture of the various kinds of ministries women offer in the Church\, discussing both the difficulties and the joys/benefits in implementing and practicing these ministries\, and envisioning the path forward for ministry by women in the Church. URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/the-ministry-of-women-in-the-church-reflections-of-leaders-inspiring-growth/ LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church\, 5649 N Sheridan Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Women-in-Ministry-Flyer-JPEG.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20250219T031459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T205710Z UID:24787-1743843600-1743865200@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Family Synaxis Lenten Retreat 2025 DESCRIPTION:+ REGISTER NOW: A RETREAT BY FAMILIES\, FOR FAMILIES! Registration is now open for the Family Synaxis Lenten Retreat on Saturday\, April 5th\, a unique opportunity for Orthodox Christian families to gather and grow together on our journey to Christ and His Kingdom. Through concurrent sessions\, the retreat will include engaging activities\, Lenten discussions\, and fun games and activities for our K-12 youth\, as well as thought-provoking talks\, topics\, and tips for parents on raising strong\, faithful Christians in today’s world. The retreat theme is “Following Christ Together: Strengthening Families through the Bond of Community”\, and Fr. George Dokos of Holy Apostles Church (Westchester\, IL) will be the keynote speaker.  The retreat will be held at Ascension of Our Lord church in Lincolnshire and the cost is $75/family. Please visit www.gocfamilysynaxis.org/lenten-retreat-2025; or see the flyer and scan the QR code to learn more and register by the March 23rd deadline! URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/family-synaxis-lenten-retreat-2025/ LOCATION:Ascension of Our Lord\, 1207 Riverwoods Road\, Lincolnshire\, IL\, 60069\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Family-Synaxis-Lenten-Retreat-HF.pdf ORGANIZER;CN="Metropolis of Chicago Family Synaxis Ministry":MAILTO:chicago.family.synaxis@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20250506T175634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T033428Z UID:25769-1749229200-1749420000@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Lincoln Park Greek Fest DESCRIPTION:Annual Festival at St. George Church. \nMusic\, Fun\, Delicious Food! URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/lincoln-park-greek-fest-2/ CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Parish Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fest-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20250826T161012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T161103Z UID:28999-1756321200-1756328400@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Nicaea at 1\,700 Years: Livestream with Metropolitan Nathanael and Bishop Barron DESCRIPTION:1700th Anniversary of Nicaea Flyer URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/nicaea-at-1700-years-livestream-with-metropolitan-nathanael-bishop-barron/ CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/1700th-Anniversary-of-Nicaea-Flyer-1.pdf LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T143000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20250923T045010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T045027Z UID:30458-1758963600-1758983400@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Wisdom in Color and World DESCRIPTION: URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/wisdom-in-color-and-world/ LOCATION:Holy Taxiarhai – Saint Haralambos\, 7373 Caldwell Ave.\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Parish Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GOMOC-2025-Teacher-Workshop-4.png ORGANIZER;CN="Holy Taxiarhai &%3Bamp%3B Saint Haralambos":MAILTO:office@saintharalambosgoc.org GEO:42.0163939;-87.7905513 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holy Taxiarhai – Saint Haralambos 7373 Caldwell Ave. Niles IL 60714 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7373 Caldwell Ave.:geo:-87.7905513,42.0163939 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250930 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20250419T143003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T222111Z UID:25636-1759104000-1759190399@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Metropolis Cup – Annual Golf Event DESCRIPTION:The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Welcomes You to Our First Annual Metropolis Cup Golf Outing\, presented by Calamos Investments! \nThe Metopolis Cup will benefit the mission and vision of the Metropolis of Chicago. We believe in supporting our clergy\, encouraging thriving parishes\, building philanthropy\, engaging our youth\, and growing our faithful through service in Christ. \nWe look forward to your support in this fun time of fellowship and friendly competition. We encourage parishes to send teams and even their “best” from their own golf outing enthusiasts. Make a foursome and join us on Sept. 29th! \nLearn more and register here »\nDownload a flyer (pdf) with sponsorship details » URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/metropolis-cup-annual-golf-event/ LOCATION:The Club at Wynstone\, 1 S. Wynstone Dr.\, North Barrington\, IL\, 60010\, United States CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_6738.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20251004T000317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T000317Z UID:31096-1763056800-1763067600@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:3rd Annual Dinner Benefiting Metropolis of Chicago HCHC Scholarship Fund DESCRIPTION: URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/3rd-annual-dinner-benefiting-metropolis-of-chicago-hchc-scholarship-fund/ CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/HCHC-SEMINARIAN-FUND-FLYER-4.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251126 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20251122T172038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T172038Z UID:32330-1764028800-1764115199@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Funeral Service for His Grace Bishop Timothy of Hexamilion DESCRIPTION:Visitation:\nMonday\, November 24\, 2025\n4:00pm to Tuesday\, November 25\, 8:00a.m.\nTrisagion Service at 7:00p.m.\, on Monday evening\nAt Assumption Greek Orthodox Church\, Chicago\, IL \nFuneral Service:\nTuesday\, November 25\, 2025 at 12:00p.m.\nPreceded by the celebration of the Orthros & Divine Liturgy from 8:00a.m. to 11:00a.m.\nAt Assumption Greek Orthodox Church\, Chicago\, IL \nInternment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery (2905 N Thatcher Ave\, River Grove\, IL 60171) followed by a Memorial Luncheon (Makaria) at the Fountain Blue (2300 Mannheim Rd\, Des Plaines\, IL 60018) \nMay the memory of the ever-blessed and ever-memorable hierarch and concelebrant Bishop Timothy be eternal\, and may his soul dwell among the righteous. URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/funeral-service-for-his-grace-bishop-timothy-of-hexamilion/ LOCATION:Assumption Greek Orthodox Church Chicago in Plato Hall (601 S. Central Ave Chicago\, IL 60148) CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Parish Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BishopTimothy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20251117T223842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T223842Z UID:32155-1765728000-1765738800@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Metropolis Christmas Celebration DESCRIPTION: URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/metropolis-christmas-celebration/ LOCATION:The Carlisle\, 435 Butterfield Rd\, Lombard\, 60148 CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Christmas-Party-Flyer-2025.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251224T223000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251225T223000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20251213T035401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T035401Z UID:32705-1766615400-1766701800@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:2025 Christmas Vigil DESCRIPTION: URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2025-christmas-vigil/ LOCATION:Annunciation – Chicago\, IL\, 1017 N La Salle Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260108T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20251103T020106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T023621Z UID:31697-1767897000-1767904200@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Metropolis of Chicago Vasilopita Celebration DESCRIPTION: URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/metropolis-of-chicago-vasilopita/ LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church\, 5649 N Sheridan Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Metropolis-Vasilopita-Celebration.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20260108T003754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T003754Z UID:33029-1771063200-1771081200@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:2026 Pre-Lenten Conference DESCRIPTION: URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2026-pre-lenten-conference/ LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church\, 5649 N Sheridan Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Pre-Lenten-Conference-Flyer.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T235912 CREATED:20260210T193856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T175925Z UID:33708-1774083600-1774101600@chicago.goarch.org SUMMARY:Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos Lenten Retreat 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/metropolis-of-chicago-philoptochos-lenten-retreat-2026/ LOCATION:Saint George Schererville\, 528 W 77th Ave\, Schererville\, IN\, 46375\, United States CATEGORIES:Lenten Events,Metropolis Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lenten-Retreat-4.pdf END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR