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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/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T180000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240301T233000
DTSTAMP:20240209T215702Z
CREATED:20240209T215702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T215702Z
UID:16748-1709319600-1709335800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Fanari Reunion Dance 2024
DESCRIPTION:Fanari Reunion Dance 2024 \nFriday\, March 1\, 2023   |   7:00 pm    |    Holy Apostles\, Westchester\nRegister Today >> \nJoin us at the Fanari reunion dance for an unforgettable night of reconnecting with friends! Dance the night away and enjoy delicious food and drinks.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/fanari-dance-24/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles – Westchester\, 2501 South Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T233000
DTSTAMP:20240216T164622Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231224T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231225T220000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231220T130000
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CREATED:20231201T233427Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231214T210000
DTSTAMP:20231108T212708Z
CREATED:20231108T204320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T212708Z
UID:16449-1702582200-1702587600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:The Hellenic Foundation 2023 Grant Awards: Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:The Hellenic Foundation invites you to the\n2023 Annual Grant Awards: Virtual Event \nThursday\, December 14\, 2023\n7:30 PM \nMore organizations than ever are benefitting from the Hellenic Foundation’s Grant Awards Program.\nOn December 14\, the 2023 Annual Grant Awards Event will acknowledge this year’s 24 organizations and the grants to help fund 29 programs that will impact our community. The Hellenic Foundation initiated its Grant Program in 2016 to help fund programs\, projects and organizations that serve Greek and Orthodox organizations in the Chicago area. To date\, the program has awarded more than $2.8 million to worthy organizations. \nRegister today to view the Virtual Program on December 14 at www.hellenicfoundation.org/grants \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/the-hellenic-foundation-2023-grant-awards-virtual-event/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellenic Foundation%2C Chicago":MAILTO:contact@hellenicfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231212T220000
DTSTAMP:20231107T231200Z
CREATED:20231107T230825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T231200Z
UID:16446-1702404000-1702418400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Pick Up Your Cross and Follow Me: Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Pick Up Your Cross and Follow Me\nChristmas Party \n  \nDecember 12\, 2023   |   6PM \nConcorde Banquets\, 20922 N Rand Rd. Kildeer\, IL 60047 \n  \nA sensory friendly event with dinner\, dancing\, and pictures with Santa! \n\n\n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/puycfm-christmas/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T200000
DTSTAMP:20231101T203354Z
CREATED:20231101T203354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T203354Z
UID:16370-1701619200-1701633600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2023 Community Christmas Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Metropolis of Chicago Community Christmas Celebration\nSunday\, December 3rd\, 2023 \n4pm – 8pm   \nThe Carlisle \n435 E Butterfield Rd. Lombard\, IL 60148 \n— \nLight appetizers and refreshments will be served. \n\n\n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/christmas23/
LOCATION:The Carlisle\, 435 Butterfield Rd\, Lombard\, 60148
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T170000
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CREATED:20231120T164720Z
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UID:16483-1701617400-1701622800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Feast Day Vespers for our Patron Saint - St. John of Damascus
DESCRIPTION:The St. John of Damascus League of Chanters invites you to join them for the annual Feast Day Vespers of their patron saint.  Great Vespers will be held at Holy Apostles Church in Westchester at 3:30pm on Sunday\, December 3\, 2023.  At the conclusion of Vespers\, all are invited to join the chanters and the faithful for the Metropolis Community Christmas Celebration at the Carlisle in Lombard.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-day-vespers-for-our-patron-saint-st-john-of-damascus-2/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles – Westchester\, 2501 South Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. John of Damascene League of Chanters":MAILTO:sjdsyllogo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231118T143000
DTSTAMP:20231031T223656Z
CREATED:20231029T160430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T223656Z
UID:16339-1700312400-1700317800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Team Belong Family Ministry-The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Demetrios-Elmhurst
DESCRIPTION:Orthodox Christian Families with children with disabilities\, please join us for an afternoon including activities for participants and a speaker for parents. Team Belong buddies will be matched up with participants with disabilties to help rotate through stations of crafts\, snack and gross motor activities. \nPlease register here: Team Belong Registration
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/team-belong-family-ministry-the-greek-orthodox-church-of-saint-demetrios-elmhurst/
LOCATION:Saint Demetrios-Elmhurst\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Team-Belong-Family-Ministry-Nov-18-1.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T093000
DTSTAMP:20231031T223459Z
CREATED:20231030T025959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T223459Z
UID:16337-1699781400-1699781400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Team Belong Sunday- The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Demetrios
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in celebrating our 14th annnual T.E.A.M Belong Sunday\, That Every Ability May -Belong. The TEAM Belong ministry aims to continue to raise awareness for our parishioners with disabilities and challenges parishes to move beyond inclusion to belonging. The goal is to create parishes and religious schools where individuals of all abilities belong\, working alongside their brothers and sisters in faith.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/team-belong-sunday-the-greek-orthodox-church-of-saint-demetrios/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTSTAMP:20230605T211126Z
CREATED:20230228T194949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T211126Z
UID:14924-1696982400-1697241599@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2023 Clergy-Laity Assembly
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 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. \nThe Assembly provides an environment in which our clergymen and lay representatives can come together in worship and fellowship to exchange knowledge and ideas\, share best practices and\, ultimately\, make informed decisions that benefit and further the mission of the Metropolis. \nThe theme of the 2023 Clergy-Laity/Philoptochos Assembly is:  Trust in God: “…God who began a good work in you will surely complete it…” (Phillipians 1:6). \n  \nLEARN MORE \nREGISTER \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY SEPT 11\, 2023.  
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2023-cla/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231009
DTSTAMP:20230822T221019Z
CREATED:20230822T221018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T221019Z
UID:16023-1696550400-1696809599@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2023 Fanari Fall Camp | 5th-8th Grade
DESCRIPTION:Seeing that waiting an entire year\, or even half of a year for the next session of camp is just too long\, Fanari Fall Camp brings all of the fun of Fanari Summer Camp to fall. This year\, Fanari Fall Camp offers one session for our Athenian and Olympian camper grades: Athenians (5th-6th Grade) & Olympians (7th-8th Grade). \nOur most enjoyable activities include: Worship\, Orthodox Life\, softball\, Fall Fest\, and much more! \nFall Camp 2023 will take place: October 6-8.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2023-fanari-fall-camp-5th-8th-grade/
LOCATION:St. Iakovos Retreat Center\, 920 224th Ave.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T133000
DTSTAMP:20230824T192157Z
CREATED:20230824T191751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T192157Z
UID:16035-1694860200-1694871000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Dive for the Cross and BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Metropolis of Chicago\nDive for the Cross and BBQ\nin honor of Holy Cross Chapel by the Lake\nSaturday\, September 16th   |   10:30 – 1:30\nSt. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church\n5649 N Sheridan Rd.\, Chicago IL 60660\nAll Parishes are invited to join the Clergy of Chicago as they bless the waters of Lake Michigan and then throw the Cross into the lake for the youth of the Metropolis to dive in and retrieve! \nPrizes will be awarded for each group! \nAfterwards\, we will have swim time followed by a BBQ lunch at St. Andrew’s! \nPARISHES: please collect your RSVPs and send them to St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church \nno later than September 12th for food counts  \n773-334-4515   |   info@standreworthodox.org \nDOWNLOAD FLYER >>
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/dive-for-the-cross/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240721
DTSTAMP:20230828T173454Z
CREATED:20230828T173103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T173454Z
UID:16044-1693094400-1721519999@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2023-2024 Fanari Camping Ministries Events List
DESCRIPTION:Learn More: www.fanari.camp/ \nDownload Events List >>
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/fanari23-24/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T210000
DTSTAMP:20230521T183424Z
CREATED:20230521T183424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T183424Z
UID:15359-1686423600-1686430800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Feast Day of the Holy Apostle Bartholomew
DESCRIPTION:The Faithful Stewards & Friends of the Holy Metropolis of Chicago are cordially invited to celebrate the  \nFeast Day of the Holy Apostle Bartholomew  \nPatron Saint of Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago \n  \nJoin His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael in prayer and celebration:  \nJune 10th \n7:00pm Great Vespers Service \nHoly Trinity\, Chicago\, IL  \nReception to follow \n  \nJune 11th \nFeast Day Divine Liturgy  \n8:30am Orthros \nSts. Constantine & Helen\, Palos Hills\, IL  \nLuncheon to follow
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-day-of-the-holy-apostle-bartholomew-2/2023-06-10/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T140000
DTSTAMP:20230531T030248Z
CREATED:20230531T030248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T030248Z
UID:15457-1686391200-1686405600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:YAL Beach Day & Cookout
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for the YAL Beach Day with your team mates for some friendly competition\, or come for the fun and food! Please list your team name\, names of participants and number of team members (6-8/team) on one signup if you are participating in the volleyball bracket. If you’re coming to watch the fun\, RSVP for yourself! \n\n\n1. Gather your crew & make a team of 6-8 people.\n2. Pick a team name – be creative!\n3. Have ONE person from your team register and include the names of each team member and what parish(es) you attend. *\n4. Sign up by 6/9 so we can make an official bracket prior to the games.\n5. If you would prefer to just watch & cheer\, you are still able to sign up!\nWe can’t wait to kick off the summer with YAL! 🏐☀️🌭🍔*please note\, cost is $15 per person*
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-beach-day-cookout/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church\, 5649 N Sheridan Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="YAL Chicago":MAILTO:yalchicago@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTSTAMP:20230428T223403Z
CREATED:20230428T203152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T223403Z
UID:15223-1686182400-1686268799@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2023 Clergy Sermon Retreat
DESCRIPTION:2023 Clergy Sermon Retreat\n2 Sessions*: Thursday\, June 8th and Thursday\, August 31st \nSs. Peter and Paul (1401 Wagner Rd\, Glenview\, IL 60025) \nRegistration $100   |   Deadline: May 19th\, limited to 20 spots (first come\, first served) \n*Attendance at both sessions is mandatory \nREGISTER AT: chicago.goarch.org/clergysermonretreat/ \n  \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Retreat:\nThe primary objective of this retreat is to help good preachers become great preachers. The retreat will include two day-long sessions\, one in June and one in August. \nThe June session will focus on strategies to strengthen your practice of sermon preparation\, emphasizing an approach that integrates preaching with the ongoing spiritual life. Additionally\, we will discuss biblical and rhetorical foundations for effective preaching. This first session will also include in-depth discussion on how to effectively solicit quality feedback from your hearers to better ensure that the sermon makes possible a transformative encounter with Jesus Christ. \nThe second session at the end of the summer will be an opportunity for us to come together to reflect on the strategies learned during the first session and to report on the lessons that we have learned by employing the strategies addressed in the first session. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging Information: \nRegistrants are responsible for booking their own lodging. A few hotels near the church include: Courtyard by Marriott Chicago\, ESTIA Hotel + Suites Glenview\, Baymont by Wyndham Glenview\, and Renaissance Chicago Glenview Suites Hotel. These are all about 5 miles from the church. \n\n\n  \nREGISTER AT: chicago.goarch.org/clergysermonretreat/
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/sermonretreat/2023-06-08/
LOCATION:SS. Peter and Paul\, 1401 Wagner Rd.\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T213000
DTSTAMP:20230521T180158Z
CREATED:20230521T180158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230521T180158Z
UID:15356-1686165300-1686173400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Byzantine Chant Concert
DESCRIPTION:“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.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/byzantine-chant-concert/
LOCATION:St. Demetrios – Elmhurst\, IL\, 893 N Church Rd.\, Elmhurst\, IL\, 60126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T210000
DTSTAMP:20230412T190525Z
CREATED:20230410T203704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T190525Z
UID:15091-1685646000-1685653200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople
DESCRIPTION:COMMEMORATION OF THE FALL OF CONSTANTINOPLE\nDestruction\, Enslavement and Survival: The First Days After the Fall of Constantinople\, 1453\nA Presentation by Dr. Alexandros Kyrou\, Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate; Professor\, Salem State University\nThursday\, June 1\, 2023   |     7PM  \nSS. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church\, 1401 Wagner Rd\, Glenview IL  \n\nThis is the 42nd Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople which occurred on May 29\, 1453.  The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago\, the Order of St. Andrew Metropolis of Chicago Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Hellenic Society of Constantinople sponsor this event annually to raise awareness of the issues facing the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul; to inform people in the Metropolis of Chicago of the plight of the few remaining Orthodox Christians in Turkey\, first of whom is our Ecumenical Patriarch; and to educate the Orthodox in the Metropolis of Chicago about the roots of their Orthodox faith. \nThis year’s event will take place on Thursday\, June 1\, 2023 at 7pm at SS Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church\, Glenview\, IL.  Our guest speaker will be Dr. Alexandros Kyrou\, Professor of History at Salem State University\, Massachusetts\, where he teaches on the Balkans\, Byzantium\, and the Ottoman Empire. His focus is on Axis-occupied Greece\, Greek America and Balkan Diasporas\, Orthodox Christianity and the origins of international humanitarianism\, war and peace in Byzantium\, and US foreign policy in Southeastern Europe.  During his tenure\, he has been interviewed and quoted in The Huffington Post\, The National Herald\, The New York Times and Vanity Fair and has guest lectured at Harvard\, Oxford\, Princeton\, and Yale universities. \n\nThis event is sponsored by:   The Metropolis of Chicago  |   TheArchons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate\, Metropolis of Chicago   |   The Hellenic Society of Constantinople
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/commemoration-of-the-fall-of-constantinople-2023/
LOCATION:SS. Peter and Paul\, 1401 Wagner Rd.\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellena Chrones":MAILTO:hkchrones@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230526T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231016T000000
DTSTAMP:20230918T224641Z
CREATED:20230526T050000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T224641Z
UID:15425-1685059200-1697414400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Parish Festivals 2023 - Full Calendar
DESCRIPTION:PARISH FESTIVALS 2023\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-2023/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230912
DTSTAMP:20230605T210929Z
CREATED:20230509T230805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T210929Z
UID:15284-1683590400-1694476799@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2023 Clergy-Laity Assembly: REGISTRATION
DESCRIPTION:2023 Clergy-Laity Assembly: REGISTER TODAY!\nThe 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. \nThe Assembly provides an environment in which our clergymen and lay representatives can come together in worship and fellowship to exchange knowledge and ideas\, share best practices and\, ultimately\, make informed decisions that benefit and further the mission of the Metropolis. \nThe theme of the 2023 Clergy-Laity/Philoptochos Assembly is:  Trust in God: “…God who began a good work in you will surely complete it…” (Phillipians 1:6). \n  \nLEARN MORE \nREGISTER \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED BY SEPT 11\, 2023.  
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2023-clergy-laity-assembly-registration/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T233000
DTSTAMP:20230201T190942Z
CREATED:20230201T181319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T190942Z
UID:14749-1682881200-1682897400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:BEST OF GREECE: PROTOPSALTI & MPASIS
DESCRIPTION:BEST OF GREECE: PROTOPSALTI & MPASIS\nApril 30\, 2023  |   7pm   | Chicago\n** Net Proceeds to Benefit the St. Iakovos Retreat Center**\n  \nTICKETS: northshorecenter.org/event/best-of-greece/ \nBox Office: 847-673-6300 \nINFO: 408-608-9351 \n  \nGreece’s timeless vocalist and interpreter Alkistis Protopsalti and the outstanding artist Dimitris Mpasis\, combine their voices in a musical program that is nothing less than the “BEST OF GREECE”. \nA concert tribute of the most beloved and enduring songs in the history of Greek discography. Most selections were composed by two “giants” of the Greek composers\, Mikis Theodorakis and Stavros Xarhakos and will be interpreted by two powerful and impassioned voices.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/best-of-greece-protopsalti-mpasis/
LOCATION:North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie\, 9501 Skokie Blvd\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ministry Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230430
DTSTAMP:20230111T221628Z
CREATED:20230111T221628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T221628Z
UID:14574-1682726400-1682812799@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago 39th Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago 39th Annual Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival\nSATURDAY\, APRIL 29th\, 2023\n  \nHOST PARISH: Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church \nLincolnshire\, Illinois \n  \nLEARN MORE: chicago.goarch.org/oratorical-festival/ \n  \nFor more information\, please contact oratoricalfestival@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/the-greek-orthodox-metropolis-of-chicago-39th-annual-saint-john-chrysostom-oratorical-and-fine-arts-festival/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230122T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230122T081500
DTSTAMP:20230119T203025Z
CREATED:20230119T200822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T203025Z
UID:14681-1674375300-1674375300@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Feast Day of St. Timothy the Apostle\, Patron Saint of His Grace Bishop Timothy of Hexamilion Chancellor of the Metropolis of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:The Faithful of Chicago are invited to join us as we gather to celebrate\nThe Feast Day of St. Timothy the Apostle\nPatron Saint of His Grace Bishop Timothy of Hexamilion\nChancellor of the Metropolis of Chicago\n  \n— \nSunday\, January 22\, 2023\n8:15a.m. – Orthros & Hierarchical Divine Liturgy \nA celebratory reception will be hosted in honor of His Grace in the Cathedral Hall after the Divine Liturgy \n  \nAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Chicago \n1017 N LaSalle Dr. Chicago\, IL \nFree Valet Parking
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-day-of-st-timothy-the-apostle-patron-saint-of-his-grace-bishop-timothy-of-hexamilion-chancellor-of-the-metropolis-of-chicago/
LOCATION:Annunciation – Chicago\, IL\, 1017 N La Salle Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221229T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221229T210000
DTSTAMP:20221123T224706Z
CREATED:20221026T162143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T224706Z
UID:14081-1672336800-1672347600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2022 Clergy-Laity Special Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 29\, 2022   |   6pm – 9pm CT   |   Virtual Event\nThe purpose of the Special 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 related to the acquisition of the building and real estate for the Metropolis Center. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (see form below).  Registration closes December 15\, 2022.   \nDelegates must register individually in order to vote. It is not sufficient to be listed as a delegate on your priest’s Parish Delegate Verification Form.  \n  \n \nView the Special Assembly Notice \nView the Agenda \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2022-clergy-laity-special-assembly/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221215T223000
DTSTAMP:20221207T210537Z
CREATED:20221207T210328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T210537Z
UID:14394-1671132600-1671143400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Hellenic Foundation: 2022 Annual Grant Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Hellenic Foundation invites you to the 2022 Annual Grant Awards: Virtual Event\nThursday\, December 15\, 2022 at 7:30 PM CST \nMore organizations than ever are benefitting from the Hellenic Foundation’s Annual Grant Awards Program. This year\, 21 organizations were given grants to help fund 23 programs.  \nThe Hellenic Foundation initiated its Grant Program in 2016 to help fund programs\, projects and organizations that serve Greek and Orthodox organizations in the Chicago area. To date\, the program has awarded more than $2.1 million to worthy organizations. \nRegister Today! https://www.jotform.com/form/223106396798063
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/hellenic-foundation-2022-annual-grant-awards/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellenic Foundation%2C Chicago":MAILTO:contact@hellenicfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T210000
DTSTAMP:20221128T201524Z
CREATED:20220928T211149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221128T201524Z
UID:13932-1670173200-1670187600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Open House 2022
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 4th\, 2022 \n5pm – 9pm   \nThe Carlisle \n435 E Butterfield Rd. Lombard\, IL 60148 \n— \nLight appetizers and refreshments will be served. \nThis year\, the Metropolis will be asking guests to become a Friend of the Metropolis with a recurring donation\, or to give a one-time gift to support the Metropolis’ ministries. \n\n\n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/christmas-open-house-22/
LOCATION:The Carlisle\, 435 Butterfield Rd\, Lombard\, 60148
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T203000
DTSTAMP:20221127T181036Z
CREATED:20221127T181036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T181036Z
UID:14330-1670092200-1670099400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Feast Day Vespers for our Patron Saint - St. John of Damascus
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the fortieth anniversary since our founding\, the St. John of Damascus League of Chanters invites you to their Feast Day Vespers\, celebrating St. John of Damascus and St. Barbara\, at Holy Taxiarchai/St. Haralambos Church in Niles on Saturday\, December 3\, 2022 at 6:30p.m. \nAt conclusion of Vespers\, Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos\, Proistamenos of our host parish\, will share some words with us.  As you all know\, Fr. Tilemahos has roots at the psaltiri\, loves our Orthodox liturgical services and works diligently in his ministry to promulgate the art of Byzantine Chant.  We are blessed to have him speaking to us.  A small reception will follow.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-day-vespers-for-our-patron-saint-st-john-of-damascus/
LOCATION:Holy Taxiarhai – Saint Haralambos\, 7373 Caldwell Ave.\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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