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SUMMARY:Philoptochos Hat\, Wine & Cheese Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/hat-wine-cheese/
LOCATION:Saints Constantine and Helen – Palos Heights\, IL\, 11025-45 S. Roberts Road\, Palos Hills\, IL\, 60465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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SUMMARY:2022 Lenten Webinar: Becoming Holy Today
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Helen Theodoropoulos as she offers a Lenten discussion entitled: Becoming Holy Today: Modern Orthodox Saints Light the Way For Us. Click Here for the Zoom Link!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2022-lenten-webinar-becoming-holy-today/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220226T110000
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SUMMARY:Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/art-fair/
LOCATION:St. John the Baptist\, 2350 Dempster Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTSTAMP:20220120T140245Z
CREATED:20220120T140039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T140245Z
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SUMMARY:Philoptochos  Country Western Pre-Lenten Glendi
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/pre-lenten-glendi/
LOCATION:Saints Constantine and Helen – Palos Heights\, IL\, 11025-45 S. Roberts Road\, Palos Hills\, IL\, 60465\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTSTAMP:20220120T135931Z
CREATED:20220120T135931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T135931Z
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SUMMARY:GLENDI
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/glendi/
LOCATION:St. Andrew\, 5649 N. Sheridan Road\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Andrew 5649 N. Sheridan Road Chicago IL 60660 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5649 N. Sheridan Road:geo:-87.654642,41.984922
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220220T170000
DTSTAMP:20220120T162409Z
CREATED:20220103T083421Z
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SUMMARY:Young Adult League (YAL) Chicago: Nationwide Conference
DESCRIPTION:The YAL 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 conference will run from Friday night (2/18/22) and end Monday morning (2/21/22) following the Sunday night banquet. \nRegistration Information\nRegistration includes planned events with transportation\, food\, entertainment\, inspirational speakers\, planned workshops\, and an amazing service activity. Please note that there will be no a la carte options; all tickets must be purchased online through the registration form. \nThere will be a limited number of tickets available at a reduced price of $300\, after which the price will increase to $350 per participant. On January 3rd\, ticket prices will increase to $400 for any late registrants. \nREGISTER NOW \nHotel Accomodations\nIt is strongly recommended that each participant stays at the hotel where the conference is held. You may use the following link to book your stay at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel (5300 N River Rd\, Rosemont\, IL 60018) at our discounted rate of $119/per night: https://www.loewshotels.com/chicago-ohare/group-yal-conference \nFree shuttles from O’Hare International Airport to the hotel will be available. \nHotel parking will be available at a daily rate of $10 per vehicle. \nTerms & Conditions\nAll registrants must be 18 years of age or older by February 18th\, and be a high school graduate.  \n**All participants are responsible for arranging their own travel\, hotel\, and roommate accommodations.** \nTICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. \nEvent Details\n February 18\, 2022 – February 20\, 2022\n Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel (5300 N River Rd\, Rosemont\, IL 60018)\n Caroline Retzios (carolineretzios@gmail.com)
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-conference-2022/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220214
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UID:12361-1644710400-1644796799@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Philoptochos Tea and Membership Drive
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/tea-and-membership-drive/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity\, 10050 Ivanhoe Avenue\, Schiller Park\, IL\, 60176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220129T110000
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DTSTAMP:20220120T142909Z
CREATED:20220120T133830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T142909Z
UID:12358-1643454000-1643454000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Philoptochos Cooking Class & Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/philoptochos-cooking-class-luncheon/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Church – Oak Lawn\, IL\, 10301 S Kolmar Ave\, Oak Lawn\, IL\, 60453\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220101T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T170000
DTSTAMP:20220103T082502Z
CREATED:20220101T082059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220103T082502Z
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SUMMARY:Greek Education Department's 2022 Upcoming Events
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n January 1\, 2022 – May 7\, 2022\n Various Location
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/greek-education-2022/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211107T123000
DTSTAMP:20220119T003003Z
CREATED:20211015T075308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T003003Z
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Inclusion Awareness Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n November 7\, 2021\n 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church\n Maria Kotsinis – reenote@comcast.net
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/12th-annual-inclusion-awareness-sunday/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211121T170000
DTSTAMP:20211102T081048Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211102T081048Z
UID:11937-1633680000-1637514000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Fanari Fall Camp Sessions
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. Fanari Fall Camp offers four age-based sessions: Athenians (5th-6th Grade)\, Olympians (7th-8th Grade)\, Spartans (9th-10th Grade)\, and Delphians (11th-12th grade). Our most enjoyable activities include: Worship\, Orthodox Life\, softball\, a field trip\, and much more! \n2021 Fanari Fall Camp sessions are as follows: \n\nOctober 8-11 [Columbus Day Weekend]: Delphians (11th-12th Grade)\nOctober 15-17: Athenians (5th-6th Grade)\nNovember 5-7: Olympians (7th-8th Grade)\nNovember 19-21: Spartans (9th-10th Grade)\n\nRegistration opens on September 3\, 2021 at www.fanari.camp/fall-camp. \nEvent Details\n October 8\, 2021 – November 21\, 2021\n St. Iakovos Retreat Center\n 312-736-2285 \n\nSubmit an Event\nMetropolis Ministries are invited to submit their upcoming events to be featured on this page. Please click the button below to submit your event information. \nSubmit an Event
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/fanari-fall-camp-sessions/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211010T170000
DTSTAMP:20210915T063236Z
CREATED:20210429T081841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T063236Z
UID:6315-1633593600-1633885200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2021 Clergy-Laity Assembly
DESCRIPTION: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. \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. \nView Agenda View Things to Do \n \nRegistration is now open for the 2021 Clergy-Laity Assembly. To attend\, please register no later than Monday\, September 20\, 2021 by clicking the button below. \nRegistration Types and Fees:\n\nFull (includes meals\, events and conference materials): $400.00 per person through August 1st | $450.00 per person after August 1st\nPresvyteres and Retired Clergy (includes meals\, events and conference materials): $350.00 per person through August 1st | $400.00 per person after August 1st\nObserver With Selected Meals and Events: A la carte pricing\nObserver With Full Meals and Events: $400.00 per person through August 1st | $450.00 per person after August 1st\nObserver Without Meals or Events: $50.00 per person\n\nPlease remember that all parishes are expected to have four delegates in attendance at the Assembly\, comprised of the following: (1) the Parish Priest; (2) the President of the Parish Council\, and in his or her absence the Vice President\, or in his or her absence any member of the Parish Council designated by it; and (3) two members of the Parish elected by the Parish Assembly. For more information\, please review the Uniform Parish Regulations. \nImportant Note to Proistamenoi and Philoptochos Chapter Presidents:\nPlease submit a completed and fully signed copy of the following forms with your registration: \n\n\n Parish Delegate Verification Form – (Proistamenoi Only) \n\n\n Philopotchos Delegate Verification Form – (Philoptochos Chapter Presidents Only) \n\n\nPlease have this form fully prepared and scanned before you begin the online registration process\, so that you can upload it with your registration. \nRegister Here \n \nA block of rooms has been reserved at a group rate from October 5 – 10\, 2021 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark\, located at 1 South Broadway\, Saint Louis\, Missouri\, 63102. Click on “Book a Room” below to reserve your stay. \n\nGroup Name: Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago\nGroup Code: GOM\n\nBook a Room \n \nWe respectfully invite you to consider becoming a sponsor of the Clergy-Laity Assembly. We have set the registration fee at a reasonable level to help alleviate any financial barriers to attendance. Your gift will help us defray the overall costs of our important event\, and ensure that our people will be offered a unique opportunity to gather together and support one another in Christ—the Gateway to Life. The deadline to submit sponsorship is Tuesday\, September 7\, 2021. \nSponsor by U.S. Mail Sponsor Online \n \nEach parish is asked to nominate lay members for the Archdiocesan Council\, Metropolis Council\, and Metropolis Audit Committee. If you have received your parish’s signed nomination\, please review the Nomination Process Guideline. Once you have read the Guideline\, please review the Nomination Acceptance Process\, described below\, collect your supporting documentation\, and then begin the on-line nomination process. \nAll required documents and files in their entirety and in the correct format must be received by Friday\, August 27\, 2021 at 5:00 PM CST in order for a nominee to be added to the ballot. \nView the Nomination Materials \n\nCONTACT US\n\nFor questions regarding the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago’s 2021 Clergy-Laity Assembly\, please contact Vicki Karl\, Executive Director of the Metropolis of Chicago at (312) 736-2280 or via email at VKarl@chicagometropolis.org.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/clergy-laity/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211003T170000
DTSTAMP:20210908T072433Z
CREATED:20210908T072121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T072433Z
UID:11933-1632988800-1633280400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:St. Iakovos Retreat Center's 15th Anniversary Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 15 years of the St. Iakovos Retreat Center and participate in the recording of an hour long special on Thursday\, September 30\, 2021 from 7 PM to 10 PM at the Cubby Bear in Chicago\, IL! Hosted by Alison Victoria of HGTV fame\, with guest appearances by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael\, Metropolis Clergy\, St. Iakovos Retreat Center President\, Board\, and Fanari Camp counselors. \n\nRegistration includes drinks and appetizers. Limited to 200 people!\nSPECIAL presentation video unveiled to celebrate our history and announce new exciting future plans.\nOpportunity to purchase personalized legacy bricks for placement at St. Iakovos Retreat Center Chapel Patio and Cottage Walkway.\n\nThe in-person event will be broadcasted via Facebook and YouTube on Sunday\, October 3\, 2021 at 7 PM CST. All event proceeds benefit the St. Iakovos Retreat Center.  \nREGISTER FOR IN-PERSON OR VITUAL EVENT \nEvent Details\n September 30\, 2021 – October 3\, 2021 \n\nSubmit an Event\nMetropolis Ministries are invited to submit their upcoming events to be featured on this page. Please click the button below to submit your event information. \nSubmit an Event
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/st-iakovos-retreat-center-watch-party/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T150000
DTSTAMP:20210908T071120Z
CREATED:20210908T070311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T071120Z
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SUMMARY:Philoptochos Society's September Luncheon: The Essence of Philotimo
DESCRIPTION:The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos Society invites you to its annual September luncheon\, The Essence of Philotimo. Come join us on Saturday\, September 18\, 2021 at Empress Banquets (200 East Lake Street\, Addison\, IL)\, fellowship hour will begin at 11am and lunch will be served at 12pm. Please complete your registration no later than September 4\, 2021. \nRegister Here \nIf you choose to pay by check\, they should be made payable to the Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos and sent to: \nPatricia Gerbanas\n2524 W. Ainslie\nChicago\, IL. 60625 \nThe September Luncheon will Benefit:\nThe Metropolis of Chicago Philanthropy Fund\nThe St. Iakovos Retreat Center\nWINGS Program\nThe Metropolis Philoptochos Philanthropic Endeavors \nEvent Details\n September 18\, 2021\n 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n Empress Banquets – 200 East Lake Street\, Addison\, IL\n Mrs. Joanne Stavrakas – (773) 914-6048 \n\nSubmit an Event\nMetropolis Ministries are invited to submit their upcoming events to be featured on this page. Please click the button below to submit your event information. \nSubmit an Event
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/september-luncheon-2021/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210627T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210801T000000
DTSTAMP:20210915T063232Z
CREATED:20210614T105244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T063232Z
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SUMMARY:YAL Summer Softball
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a softball tournament for young adults (ages 18 – 30) at SS. Constantine & Helen in Palos Hills\, Illinois! It will take place every weekend starting June 27th thru August 1st during the afternoons/evenings. \nIf your team is signed up by June 14th your team will pay $450\, if you are signed up by the 20th it is $500. \nPlayers must sign up with their parish team to participate. If your parish has no team\, please contact us via email at y2am@chicago.goarch.org to be placed on a team. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-summer-softball/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210626T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210703T000000
DTSTAMP:20210707T092522Z
CREATED:20210429T081500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T092522Z
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SUMMARY:Lighthouse Camp
DESCRIPTION:When young people make the transition to college life\, they face a myriad of spiritual\, social\, mental and health related challenges. Lighthouse is a summer camp ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago designed to walk high school seniors through an Orthodox understanding of vocation\, and arm them with the tools they need to hold fast to their faith during their college years. Camp begins this summer on June 26\, 2021 at Marquette University in Milwaukee\, WI. \nRegistration for Lighthouse opens on February 17\, 2021. For more information\, visit\nwww.chicago.goarch.org/lighthouse.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/lighthouse-camp/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210620T120000
DTSTAMP:20210707T093606Z
CREATED:20210614T093553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T093606Z
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SUMMARY:Men In Black: Priests Who Cook Virtual Series
DESCRIPTION:Join the (virtual) fun and watch our Metropolis Clergy serve up some of their favorite dishes on June 20\, 2021! Registration includes access to the Men In Black: Priests Who Cook series where you will be able to get a first hand look into the kitchens of our Metropolis Clergy. \nClick here to register! \nLike what you saw in the series? Great! Cookbooks with all of the featured recipes will be available for sale – great for yourself or as a gift! Event proceeds will benefit the Metropolis of Chicago Philoptochos Philanthropy Fund.The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society\, Inc.\, is the duly accredited women’s philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The mission of the Society shall be: \n\nTo help the poor\, the destitute\, the hungry\, the aged\, the sick\, the unemployed\, the orphaned\, the imprisoned\, the widowed\, the handicapped\, the victims of disasters\, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and\nTo promote the charitable\, benevolent\, and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America\, through instructional programs\, presentations\, lectures\, seminars and other educational resources;\nTo preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family\, and through them\, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions\, in accordance with its doctrines\, canons\, discipline\, divine worship\, usages and customs;\nTo promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community\, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.\n\nThe charitable work of the Society shall be performed with discretion\, courtesy and kindness. \n Register here to see the clergy in the kitchen on June 20!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/men-in-black-priests-who-cook-virtual-series/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T170000
DTSTAMP:20210915T063223Z
CREATED:20200310T102932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T063223Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Metropolis of Chicago Junior Olympics
DESCRIPTION:*In light of the rapidly changing developments with COVID-19\, and our steadfast commitment to the safety and health of our parishioners\, the Metropolis of Chicago has cancelled the Junior Olympics. His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael and Father Kosmas Kallis extend their sincere prayers to you and your families during this time of crisis. \nLearn More »
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/metropolis-of-chicago-junior-olympics/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210428T170000
DTSTAMP:20210716T115741Z
CREATED:20210428T112941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T115741Z
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SUMMARY:The 40th Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople - Hagia Sophia 1453 and 2021: From Past Conquest to Current Captivity
DESCRIPTION:With the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago\, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago\, the Metropolis of Chicago Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate\, and the Hellenic Society of Constantinople are presenting a live town hall meeting for the Metropolis’ 40th Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople\, titled “Hagia Sophia 1453 and 2021: From Past Conquest to Current Captivity.” \nPANELISTS \n\nOpening Remarks by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael \nArchon Anthony J. Limberakis\, M.D.\nNational Commander\, Order of St. Andrew the Apostle \nDr. Alexandros Kyrou\, Ph.D. \nProfessor of History at Salem State University \nDr. Elizabeth Prodromou\, Ph.D. \nVisiting Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution at Tufts University \nMs. Lena Argiri\nWashington D.C. Correspondent for Greek Public Broadcasting ERT \nThe speakers will be available for a question-and-answer session after their presentations. \nAccess Event via Zoom \nSponsored by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago\, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate & the Hellenic Society of Constantinople. \n\nThe Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate are honorees selected by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew for outstanding service to the Church and distinguished leadership within the Orthodox Christian community. It is the responsibility of each Archon to defend and promote the Orthodox Christian faith and tradition. The Archons are also concerned with human rights\, religious freedom\, and the well-being of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Church in general. More information about the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate can be found at: www.archons.org. \nThe Hellenic Society of Constantinople is a not for profit 501(c)3organization founded in 1939. It was one of the first Societies created in the United States to perpetuate the vast contributions made by the Byzantines\, and to preserve the remaining Greek Orthodox churches in Constantinople. The Society’s continuing mission is to support the religious freedoms of all minorities in Asia Minor and abroad\, and support the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/the-40th-commemoration-of-the-fall-of-constantinople/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210305T170000
DTSTAMP:20210716T123422Z
CREATED:20210305T132943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T123422Z
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SUMMARY:Great Lent: The Clear Path to Christ (Family Synaxis Zoom Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Family Synaxis for a presentation by V. Rev. Fr. Tom DeMedeiros of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Palos Hills\, IL on the topic of the Clear Path to Christ that we find in Great Lent. There is no cost for this webinar\, which is open to all families. \nTo register\, please visit www.gocfamilysynaxis.org. 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/great-lent-the-clear-path-to-christ-family-synaxis-zoom-webinar/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210305T170000
DTSTAMP:20210716T123322Z
CREATED:20210305T132231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T123322Z
UID:11691-1614931200-1614963600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Parenting in a Tough World: Family Synaxis Lenten Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join the Family Synaxis for a short\, in-person retreat led by Fr. Chris Kerhulas\, a beloved priest of our Metropolis and the author of the book Parent Points. Young adults and parents are invited (children cannot be accommodated at this retreat). \nSpace is limited! Register online at www.gocfamilysynaxis.org. 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/parenting-in-a-tough-world-family-synaxis-lenten-retreat/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201010T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201010T213000
DTSTAMP:20210716T123539Z
CREATED:20200916T122821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T123539Z
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SUMMARY:St. Iakovos Retreat Center Drive-In Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:We welcome our sisters and brothers in Christ back to our place of faith\, retreat and fellowship as we have recently reopened our doors to our valued guests. During these difficult times\, the retreat center is trying to best adapt to these economic pressures while still maintaining our presence and mission within our community.  The world is learning to exist in this new normal state and the St. Iakovos Retreat Center is not any different. \nSpace limited so all cars must register in advance to secure a spot by October 7\, 2020. Reserve your spot here.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/st-iakovos-retreat-center-drive-in-movie-night/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201005T170000
DTSTAMP:20210716T124839Z
CREATED:20201005T123805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T124839Z
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SUMMARY:Parenting University - Meeting Today's Challenges: How to THRIVE\, Not Just Survive
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolis of Chicago’s Family Synaxis: Parenting University is pleased to welcome back Dr. Randa Anderson\, Ph.D.\, LCP\, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist\, a parent in the trenches with us\, and a faithful practicing Orthodox Christian\, for a unique online presentation. \nBe encouraged and inspired as you learn practical ways to manage the new realities and challenges ushered in by COVID-19. You can use these strategies yourself AND teach them to your children. This presentation will give you new perspectives to help you and your family thrive in life and grow in your faith. \nRegister Today
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/parenting-university-meeting-today-s-challenges-how-to-thrive-not-just-survive/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200918T170000
DTSTAMP:20210716T124712Z
CREATED:20200918T124357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210716T124712Z
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SUMMARY:Parenting University: When Our Home IS Our Church
DESCRIPTION:When the churches closed in March due to COVID-19\, families had to re-imagine their faith practice. Now that churches have reopened\, they are limited in capacity and many families still have not returned to the liturgy for various reasons. Join Metropolitan Nathanael for a discussion about how we can make our home a little church\, especially during this challenging time. \nREGISTER FOR THIS ZOOM EVENT HERE.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/parenting-university-when-our-home-is-our-chur-1/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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