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UID:13282-1674000000-1674086399@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Feast of SS. Athanasius the Great and Cyril
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-of-ss-athanasius-the-great-and-cyril/2023-01-18/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230122T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230122T081500
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
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;VALUE=DATE:20230130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230131
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20220606T153554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T174359Z
UID:13284-1675036800-1675123199@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Synaxis of the Three Hierarchs: SS. Basil the Great\, Gregory the Theologian\, John Chrysostom
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/synaxis-of-the-three-hierarchs-ss-basil-the-great-gregory-the-theologian-and-john-chrysostom/2023-01-30/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230331T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230115T043758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T221449Z
UID:14613-1675238400-1680305400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Pilgrimage of Discovery - Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:Pilgrimage of Discovery –\nA Transformative 7-Day\, Expenses-Paid Journey Through Constantinople\nApplications for the Pilgrimage of Discovery are now OPEN! Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime\, all-expense paid\, 7-day trip to connect with your Orthodox faith.\n\nFor more information and to access the application\, visit here: chicago.goarch.org/pilgrimage-of-discovery\n\nThis journey will include a private audience with His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and visits to sites such as: Zoodochos Pigi Church at Baloukli\, Agios Demetrios Church of Kuruçesme\, Hagia Sophia\, Bosphorus Strait\, the Blue Mosque\, Princes’ Islands\, Pera\, the Grand Bazaar\, Halki Seminary\, and St. George Church.\n\nIn addition to exploring religious sites\, participants will have free time after dinner to explore the city\, as well as experience private boat charters on the Bosphorus Strait\, shopping at the Grand Bazaar\, Turkish cuisine at five-star restaurants\, and horse-drawn carriage rides around the Princes’ Islands!\n\nConnect with your Orthodox faith this summer!\n\n—\nThe Pilgrimage of Discovery is funded by the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/pilgrimage-of-discovery-applications-open/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20221215T175749Z
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UID:14444-1675382400-1675641599@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2023 Western Region Family Basketball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Western Region Family Basketball Tournament will be hosted by Saint Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis February 3-5! \n  \nThe breakdown of divisions: \n\nJOY: Ages 7-12 (co-ed)\nBoys GOYA: Ages 12-18 (HS)\nGirls GOYA: Ages 12-18 (HS)\nWomen’s: 18+ (Out of HS)\nMen’s: 18+ (Out of HS)
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2023-western-region-family-basketball-tournament/
LOCATION:Saint Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis\, 3450 Irving Ave. So\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Parish Events,Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230213
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20220527T221940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T211650Z
UID:13173-1675987200-1676246399@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Saint Demetrios\, Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Winter Festival
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/st-demetrioss-winter-festival/
LOCATION:Saint Demetrios – Chicago\, IL\, 2727 W Winona St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230213
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230103T231423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T231423Z
UID:14515-1676160000-1676246399@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:University of Illinois High School Translation Competition 2022-23 - application deadline
DESCRIPTION:Are you a high school student who studies modern Greek and/or is a heritage speaker of Greek? If so\, consider participating in the 2022-23 Illinois High School Translation Competition\, organized by the European Union Center at the University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign! Participants will translate an intermediate to advanced-level text in one of the six languages featured in the competition (Greek\, Hebrew\, Italian\, Polish\, Swedish\, and Ukrainian) into English. The texts\, which range from literature to news articles\, have been chosen by University of Illinois faculty and graduate students. This competition aims to promote the study of Less Commonly Taught Languages and to provide high school students with an opportunity to get hands-on experience in translation. \nAll students who are enrolled in high school in Illinois during the 2022-23 school year are eligible to participate. Home-schooled students who reside in Illinois are also eligible to participate. The competition will be judged by university faculty and instructors who have native or near-native knowledge of the target languages and who have experience with translation. One winning entry will be chosen for each of the six target languages\, along with 1-2 honorable mentions at the discretion of the judges. The winners and honorable mentions will be given a prize and a certificate from the European Union Center at the University of Illinois\, and they will be recognized at an award ceremony in Chicago in spring 2023. \n\n\nTo participate\, please register here: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/169703375. The deadline to send in submissions is Sunday\, February 12\, 2023\, so register early to have more time to work on your translation! Please see here (https://go.illinois.edu/TranslationCompetition) for more details\, and email eucenter@illinois.edu with any questions.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/university-of-illinois-high-school-translation-competition-2022-23-application-deadline/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230221
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20221214T224015Z
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UID:14437-1676592000-1676937599@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:YAL Chicago Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Annual YAL Chicago Conference\, hosted by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago\, is an opportunity for Orthodox Christian young adults\, ages *18-35\, to come together in faith\, fellowship\, worship\, and service. The 2023 conference will run from Friday night (2/17/22) and end Monday morning (2/20/22) following the Sunday night banquet.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-chicago-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Rosemont IL
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Y2AM Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Y2AM Chicago":MAILTO:y2am@chicagometropolis.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230113T210222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T210856Z
UID:14602-1677092400-1677097800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:“Engaging with Faith”: A Metropolis-Wide Virtual Discussion of the book  "For the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church"
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolis of Chicago presents “Engaging with Faith”: \nA Metropolis-Wide Virtual Discussion of the book \nFor the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church\nWednesday\, February 22nd\, 2023 (Part 1) \n7-8:30 pm  \nZOOM LINK   \n  \nThursday\, March 16th\, 2023 (Part 2)  \n7-8:30 pm  \nZOOM LINK    \nFacilitated by Rev. Dr. Perry Hamalis\, co-author of For the Life of the World \nFor the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church is a powerful social document enriched by scriptural\, patristic\, theological\, and spiritual references\, to navigate through these often perplexing and difficult times\, as Orthodox Christians\, in a post-modern world. This document was composed by a special commission of Orthodox scholars appointed by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and blessed for publication by the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. It is a continuation of the work of the historic Great and Holy Council of Crete in 2016.  \nAbout Deacon Perry:  Rev. Dr. Perry Hamalis is the Cecelia Schneller Mueller Professor of Religion at North Central College (Naperville\, IL ). He earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Boston College\, an M.Div. from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (valedictorian)\, and a Ph.D. in Religious Ethics from the University of Chicago. At North Central College\, he teaches courses in Christian Ethics\, Philosophical Ethics\, Religion and Politics\, and related topics. Fr. Perry has published and lectured internationally on topics pertaining to Eastern Orthodoxy\, Bioethics\, and Social Ethics\, including the books he co-edited with Dr. Valerie Karras\, Orthodox Christian Perspectives on War and For the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church.  \nHow to obtain For the Life of The World: Toward a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church: \n\nFull text for free of For the Life of the World here: https://www.goarch.org/social-ethos\nHoly Cross book store ($14.95 + shipping):  https://holycrossbookstore.com/products/forthelifeoftheworldtowardasocialethosoftheorthodoxchurch\n\n  \nFEB EVENT ZOOM INFO:\nTopic: Metropolis Book Club: For the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church\nTime: Feb 22\, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86046269752?pwd=WHd2dWtiWmtrWFR6SHhWRWxUNzVtZz09\n\nMeeting ID: 860 4626 9752\nPasscode: 201809\nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,86046269752# US\n+13126266799\,\,86046269752# US (Chicago)\n\nDial by your location\n        +1 309 205 3325 US\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n        +1 305 224 1968 US\n        +1 646 931 3860 US\n        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n        +1 689 278 1000 US\n        +1 719 359 4580 US\n        +1 253 205 0468 US\n        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n        +1 360 209 5623 US\n        +1 386 347 5053 US\n        +1 507 473 4847 US\n        +1 564 217 2000 US\n        +1 669 444 9171 US\nMeeting ID: 860 4626 9752\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdK4L5WMlV\n\n\n—-\n\nMARCH EVENT ZOOM INFO\nTopic: Metropolis Book Club: For the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church\nTime: Mar 16\, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/84268493727?pwd=NCtlQ1dRcnRYb2VYalBLWlhIOFVRQT09\n\nMeeting ID: 842 6849 3727\nPasscode: 923875\nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,84268493727# US (Chicago)\n+13092053325\,\,84268493727# US\n\nDial by your location\n        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n        +1 309 205 3325 US\n        +1 305 224 1968 US\n        +1 646 931 3860 US\n        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n        +1 253 205 0468 US\n        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n        +1 360 209 5623 US\n        +1 386 347 5053 US\n        +1 507 473 4847 US\n        +1 564 217 2000 US\n        +1 669 444 9171 US\n        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n        +1 689 278 1000 US\n        +1 719 359 4580 US\nMeeting ID: 842 6849 3727\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdA2gA0ePk
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/engagingwithfaith/2023-02-22/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230224T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230127T183953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T192046Z
UID:14705-1677265200-1677281400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Dinner Dance celebrating the 30-Year Anniversary of the Hellenic American Police Association
DESCRIPTION:Dinner Dance celebrating the 30-Year Anniversary of the Hellenic American Police Association\nHonoring Greek and Cypriot Americans in Law Enforcement!\n  \nFriday\, February 24\, 2023 at the Chateau Ritz\,\n9100 Milwaukee Avenue\, Niles\, Illinois\nCocktails at 7pm  |   Dinner at 8pm\n  \nPlease help and celebrate and honor Greek and Cypriot Americans in Law Enforcement! \nNow more than ever\, they need your support! \n  \nCome out for a night of food\, drink\, music\, dancing\, and most of all\, to show your support of the Hellenic American Police Association. \nSpecial Appearances. We will honor several of our members\, and Members of the Greek Community. \n  \nFor further information\, please contact any Active Member of Elias Voulgaris at voulgariselias@gmail.com – 312.480.8612/Cell. \n  \nDOWNLOAD THE HAPA 30-year Anniversary Dinner Dance Support Request Form >> \n  \nDOWNLOAD THE LETTER FROM COMMANDER ELIAS VOULGARIS >> \n  \nDOWNLOAD EVENT FLYER >> 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/hapa-30/
LOCATION:Chateau Ritz\, 9100 Milwaukee Ave\, Niles\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230224T010250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T010250Z
UID:14909-1677783600-1677790800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:FANARI SUMMER CAMP Q&A
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER CAMP Q&A\nThursday\, March 2 | 7pm  |  Virtual Event\n\nInterested in learning more about Fanari Camp?\n\nJoin us for a Zoom meeting regarding summer camp\, pricing\, and a Q&A. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.\n\nREGISTER: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdOmrpz4tE9yQF2wJufnGoAFfzVrZQs0b
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/fanari-summer-camp-qa/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Y2AM Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230313
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230207T012532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T233146Z
UID:14784-1678406400-1678665599@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:YAL Chicago Spring Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join YAL Chicago for a weekend retreat full of faith\, fellowship\, and service on March 10-12 at the Saint Iakovos Retreat Center. Event Speaker: Dn. Nicholas Anton \nTicket Pricing: \nGeneral Admission: $75 \nGreek Time: $85 \nItinerary and packing list will be distributed closer to the event. Stay tuned for more information! If you have any questions\, feel free to contact us at yalchicago@gmail.com. \nWe can’t wait to see you! \nTICKETS AVAILABLE BEGINNING FEB 15th @ Noon \nREGISTER >>
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-chicago-spring-retreat/
LOCATION:St. Iakovos Retreat Center\, 920 224th Ave.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Y2AM Chicago":MAILTO:y2am@chicagometropolis.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230312T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230312T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230224T010524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T010524Z
UID:14894-1678645800-1678654800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Apostles Book Week
DESCRIPTION:“He was Buried in a New Tomb” (Reflections of the Crucifixion of Christ and the Cross of Christians” presented by Reverend Dr. George Parsenios\, Dean of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/holy-apostles-book-week/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles – Westchester\, 2501 South Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church":MAILTO:frgeorge@holyapostleschurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230323T154353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T154353Z
UID:15020-1679644800-1682254800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Metropolitan Nathanael's 2023 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule
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. \n \n2023 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule – His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael (Download) \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/metropolitan-nathanaels-2023-lenten-and-holy-week-schedule/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Parish Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230323T154544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T154544Z
UID:15019-1679644800-1682254800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Bishop Timothy's 2023 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule
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. \n \nHis Grace Bishop Timothy 2023 Lenten and Holy Week Schedule (Download)
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/bishop-timothys-2023-lenten-and-holy-week-schedule/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230326
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20220606T160949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T173936Z
UID:13290-1679702400-1679788799@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Annunciation of the Theotokos
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-of-annunciation/2023-03-25/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230205T175246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T000630Z
UID:14761-1680357600-1680379200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:2023 Fanari Lenten Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Fanari 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! \nREGISTER >>
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/2023-fanari-lenten-retreat/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230328T085650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T085650Z
UID:14999-1680634800-1680642000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Pan-Orthodox Akathist
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Pan-Orthodox Akathist Service will take place at Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church\, 1207 Riverwoods Rd.\, Lincolnshire\, IL on Tuesday\, April 4\, 2023. The Homilist will be Rev. Dr. Perry Hamalis\, Cecilia Schneller Mueller Professor of Religion\, North Central College.  Ascension will be hosting the Akathist service as part of its 25th Anniversary Commemoration and invites all the faithful to join for prayer followed by Lenten refreshments.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/pan-orthodox-akathist/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Lenten Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230410T145703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T145703Z
UID:15085-1682152200-1682164800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Holy Apostles Caregivers Support Group Half-Day Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is for caregivers across the Metropolis. We have three presentations by professionals for caregivers plus a session on how to start a caregivers group in their parishes. We are the only Caregivers Support Group in the Metropolis. A continental breakfast will be provided. The seminar is free due to a grant from the Hellenic Foundation.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/holy-apostles-caregivers-support-group-half-day-seminar/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church":MAILTO:frgeorge@holyapostleschurch.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230209T210223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T210223Z
UID:14785-1682238600-1682258400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Saint George Greek Orthodox Church\, Chicago 100 Year Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Saint George Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago will be celebrating its 100 Year Anniversary on April 23\, 2023.   Great Vespers will be on April 22\, 2023\, and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Sunday\, April 23\, 2023.  Following Divine Liturgy\, the faithful are invited to a celebratory luncheon in our Community Center.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/saint-george-greek-orthodox-church-chicago-100-year-anniversary/
LOCATION:St. George\, 320 S. 2nd Street\, DeKalb\, IL\, 60115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. George Parish":MAILTO:office@stgeorgechicago.net
GEO:41.9275193;-88.7537217
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. George 320 S. 2nd Street DeKalb IL 60115 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=320 S. 2nd Street:geo:-88.7537217,41.9275193
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230303T231906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T231906Z
UID:14951-1682249400-1682265600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Documentary Viewing: Lethal Nationalism Genocide of the Greeks 1913-1923
DESCRIPTION:Documentary Viewing: Lethal Nationalism Genocide of the Greeks 1913-1923\nSunday April 23rd \nComplimentary Lunch hosted by Koraes Elementary School Board after church (11:30am) \nDocumentary Viewing to begin 12:30 \n  \nREGISTRATION REQUESTED\, EVENT IS FREE \nRegister at: https://onrealm.org/SaintsConstanti/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=ZTdjNTQ3NjctNjViYi00MjA0LWFkYzEtYWZiNjAxMzA4YzA4 \nor call 708.254.1411 to confirm your reservation \n  \nGeorge Mavropoulos\, President and Founder of the Asia Minor and Pontos Hellenic Research Center\, will join after the documentary for a Q&A session. \nThe film was made possible by the AMPHRC\, located in Chicago.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/documentary-viewing-lethal-nationalism-genocide-of-the-greeks-1913-1923/
LOCATION:WI
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230430
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
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:20230429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230209T210252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T210252Z
UID:14792-1682791200-1682811000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:HPSI Scholarship Glendi
DESCRIPTION:The Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois is excited to host its first annual Scholarship Glendi. Proceeds go towards scholarships awarded to Greek-American undergraduate students from the Chicagoland area. \nJoin us for dinner\, open bar\, live music\, and dancing! Grecian Formula will be performing throughout the evening. \nWHEN: Saturday\, April 29\n6:00 PM – COCKTAILS\n7:00 PM – DINNER \nWHERE: Fountain Blue Banquets\n2300 Mannheim Road Des Plaines\, IL 60018 \nDress code: Black Tie Optional \nVisit HpsiScholarshipGlendi.EventBee.com to purchase your tickets! Paying with cash or check? Checks should be made out to Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois Charitable Foundation. Please email us to coordinate delivery of payment. \nInterested in being a sponsor? Reach out to hpsiboard@gmail.com. All sponsors will be advertised at the Glendi.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/hpsi-scholarship-glendi/
LOCATION:Fountain Blue Banquets\, 2300 Mannheim Road\, Des Plaines\,\, IL\, 60018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois":MAILTO:hpsiboard@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230430T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230507T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230214T185051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T185051Z
UID:14830-1683482400-1683502200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Saint George Greek Orthodox Church\, Chicago 100 Year Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:Saint George Church in Chicago will celebrate its 100 Year Anniversary with a Gala on May 7\, 2023.  The event will be held at Concorde Banquets at 20922 N Rand Rd\, Kildeer\, IL.  For reservations please call our office at 773.525.1793 or email at office@stgeorgechicago.net.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/saint-george-greek-orthodox-church-chicago-100-year-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:WI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230912
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
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:20230511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230405T164436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T164436Z
UID:15057-1683828000-1683842400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:31st Annual IOCC Grand Banquet and Silent Auction
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nDear Friend and Supporter of IOCC\, \n\n\n\n\nIt is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us for the 31st Annual IOCC Chicago Grand Banquet to be held on Thursday\, May 11\, 2023\, at Concorde Banquets (20922 N Rand Road\, Kildeer\, IL 60047). The evening will begin with cocktails at 6:00 pm\, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm. \nSince 1992\, generous donors like you have made it possible for IOCC to provide more than $771 million in humanitarian relief and sustainable development programs to people in need in over 60 countries. \nWe are excited to share that through the efforts of the IOCC Chicago Metropolitan Committee and a generous grant from The Renaissance Fund\, IOCC has received a challenge to once again raise $50\,000. In order to realize the full challenge amount\, IOCC needs to raise $50\,000 on or before May 11\, 2023. This challenge doubles your donation\, allowing us to raise $100\,000 to help those in need throughout the world and to support the important work of IOCC. \nYour support creates programs that are changing lives and communities around the world—helping people in Syria and Turkey after the recent devastating earthquake\, providing vital assistance in Ukraine\, Romania\, and Poland as the conflict continues\, and helping small businesses in Evia\, Greece\, start over after destructive fires. These are just a handful of programs that are creating a better tomorrow for people in need around the globe. \nPlease consider contributing to IOCC by becoming a banquet sponsor at the Benefactor\, Sponsor\, Patron or Friend level.  Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased online at iocc.org/chicago or by using the enclosed form. Responses received by April 28\, 2023\, will be recognized in the banquet program book. \n\nYours in Christ\, \nBill J Vranas\, IOCC Metropolitan Committee Chair \nMaria Loukaki\, 2023 Event Co-chair \nOmar Rihani\, 2023 Event Co-chair
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/31st-annual-iocc-grand-banquet-and-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Concorde Banquet Hall\, Killdeere\, IL\, 20922 N Rand Rd\, Kildeer\, IL\, 60047
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230522
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20220606T161137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T173656Z
UID:13292-1684627200-1684713599@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Feast of SS. Constantine and Helen
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-of-ss-constantine-and-helen/2023-05-21/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230521T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230521T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230425T172208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230425T172208Z
UID:15201-1684681200-1684690200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:A Concert to Benefit Habitat for Humanity/Lake County Featuring Pianist Mark Damisch
DESCRIPTION:The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago and SS. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church Present:\nA Concert to Benefit Habitat for Humanity/Lake County\nFeaturing Pianist Mark Damisch\nSunday\, May 21   |   3:00 PM  \nAt the Gorton Center of Lake Forest  \n400 East Illinois Rd\, Lake Forest\, IL 60046  \n3:00 PM Refreshments    |    4:00PM Piano Concert    |    5:30PM Event Wrap-Up  \n  \n  \n Mark has performed in a variety of venues in hundreds of cities around the world. For more than a decade\, he has donated his talents for an annual fundraising concert in support of Habitat for Humanity/Lake County.  \nMark’s program will include “Appassionata” (Beethoven’s Sonata No. 23)\, Gershwin’s Concerto in F\, plus a few surprises.  \nJoin us for an inspiring afternoon of music and fellowship.  \n  \n Tickets are $35.  \nScan the QR code at right or go to https://ssppglenview.org/habitat-benefit to purchase online. Please consider making a free will donation to support Habitat’s important work\, whether or not you plan to attend the concert.  \nQuestions?  \nContact Brad DeSent (mensgroup@ssppglenview.org  \nor 847-998-1525).  \n  \n Thanks for supporting Habitat for Humanity 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/a-concert-to-benefit-habitat-for-humanity-lake-county-featuring-pianist-mark-damisch/
LOCATION:The Gorton Center of Lake Forest\, 400 East Illinois Rd\, Lake Forest\, IL\, 60046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013601
CREATED:20230517T220756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T024514Z
UID:15275-1684953000-1684962000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Ascension of Our Lord Feast Day
DESCRIPTION:The faithful are invited to Feast Day services at Ascension of Our Lord\, 1207 Riverwoods Rd.\, Lincolnshire\, on Wednesday\, May 24th beginning at 6:30 p.m. for Hierarchical Great Vespers; and\, Thursday\, May 25th for Orthros & Hierarchical Divine Liturgy\, beginning at 8:15 a.m.   His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael will be presiding. Following both services\, the Parish invites all for receptions in our Fellowship Hall.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/ascension-of-our-lord-feast-day/2023-05-24/
LOCATION:Ascension of Our Lord\, 1207 Riverwoods Road\, Lincolnshire\, IL\, 60069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Parish Events
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