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UID:27166-1749297600-1749420000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Tosa Greek Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Tosa Greek Fest featuring mouth-watering lamb\, The Tastiest Rotisserie Chicken\, authentic Greek pork souvlaki\, gyros\, saganaki\, home-made Greek pastries & so much more! Plus\, join the dancing to our live Greek band! \nFriday\, June 6th from 4-10pm \nSaturday & Sunday\, June 7th-8th from  12-10pm
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/tosa-greek-fest-2/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:SS. Constantine and Helen -Wauwatosa\,WI\, 2160 N Wauwatosa Ave.\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sts Constantine &amp%3Bamp%3B Helen G.O. C.%2C Wauwatosa%2C WI":MAILTO:church@stsconstantinehelenwi.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T033428Z
UID:25769-1749229200-1749420000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Lincoln Park Greek Fest
DESCRIPTION:Annual Festival at St. George Church. \nMusic\, Fun\, Delicious Food!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/lincoln-park-greek-fest-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T160000
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UID:24734-1749225600-1749340800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Lincoln Square Greekfest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please join us June 6\, 7\, and 8 for our Lincoln Square Greekfest 2025 hosted by St. Demetrios Chicago. Enjoy authentic Greek Food \n& Pastries\, Greek Spirits\, Live Music & Dancing\, Kidzone\, Vendors\, Church Tours and a Grand Raffle!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/lincoln-square-greekfest-2025/
LOCATION:Saint Demetrios – Chicago\, IL\, 2727 W Winona St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Parish Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Demetrios Chicago":MAILTO:office@stdemetrioschicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250402T224331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T224331Z
UID:25422-1749225600-1749340800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Lincoln Square Greek Fest 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church June 6\,7\, & 8 for Lincoln Square Greek Fest 2025\, where Summer Officially Begins! Get your OPA On & bring your OPAtite!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/lincoln-square-greek-fest-2025/
LOCATION:Saint Demetrios – Chicago\, IL\, 2727 W Winona St.\, Chicago\, IL\, 60625\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parish Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Demetrios Chicago":MAILTO:office@stdemetrioschicago.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250528T015129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T015129Z
UID:27164-1749225600-1749247200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Tosa Greek Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Tosa Greek Fest featuring mouth-watering lamb\, The Tastiest Rotisserie Chicken\, authentic Greek pork souvlaki\, gyros\, saganaki\, home-made Greek pastries & so much more! Plus\, join the dancing to our live Greek band! \nFriday\, June 6th from 4-10pm \nSaturday & Sunday\, June 7th-8th from  12-10pm
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/tosa-greek-fest-2/2025-06-06/
LOCATION:SS. Constantine and Helen -Wauwatosa\,WI\, 2160 N Wauwatosa Ave.\, Wauwatosa\, WI\, 53213\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sts Constantine &amp%3Bamp%3B Helen G.O. C.%2C Wauwatosa%2C WI":MAILTO:church@stsconstantinehelenwi.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250502T232846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T141647Z
UID:26127-1749146400-1749164400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Orthodox Christian Alumni in Action & NIKA House Reception and Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Please register using this link. https://forms.gle/22H5uMuXwQDFAsCu7 \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/orthodox-christian-alumni-in-action-nika-house-reception-and-fundraiser/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250430T151938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T151957Z
UID:25815-1748977200-1748980800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Strengthen Stewardship Now & Forever June Meeting
DESCRIPTION:JUNE 3 — Strengthen Stewardship Now & Forever\, Virtual Meeting\nTopic: Reclaiming the Great Commission: A practical conversation on sharing the Gospel and creating a welcoming community with guest Father Evan Armatas. \nFather Evan released his first book in 2019\, Toolkit for Spiritual Growth: A practical guide to prayer\, fasting\, and almsgiving. His second book\, Reclaiming the Great Commission: A roadmap to parish health\, was released in 2022. This book is meant to aid both everyday parishioners and parish leaders alike towards greater parish health and commitment to bringing the Good News to everyone. Father Evan received his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Boston College with an emphasis in business management and Christian apologetics in 1991. After opening and operating his own private business\, he earned his Master of Divinity from Holy Cross in 2002. In 2007 he became the first full-time priest at Saint Spyridon in Loveland\, Colorado. At that time\, it was a small mission parish with six families. Today it is a vibrant\, diverse and growing parish of several hundred. Father Evan and his wife Presbytera Anastasia are the happy parents of four\, Alexia\, Eleni\, and Maria\, and Spyridon. They live in Fort Collins\, Colorado where they ski\, flyfish\, and hike. \nTopic: Metropolis of Chicago Zoom Meeting\nTime: Jun 3\, 2025 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81044715112?pwd=lnQaA0iOVqimBQYGW9co3VPmhartbZ.1 \nMeeting ID: 810 4471 5112\nPasscode: 371359 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,81044715112#\,\,\,\,*371359# US\n+13126266799\,\,81044715112#\,\,\,\,*371359# 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• +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)\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\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \nMeeting ID: 810 4471 5112\nPasscode: 371359
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/strengthen-stewardship-now-forever-june-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250530T190000
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CREATED:20250415T211139Z
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UID:25581-1748631600-1748642400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Greek Night GOYA Dance
DESCRIPTION:All Metropolis of Chicago GOYA (grades 6th-12th) are invited to Greek Night GOYA Dance at St. John the Baptist! Snacks\, music\, dancing & fun! RSVP with QR code on flyer. $10 entrance fee.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/greek-night-goya-dance/
LOCATION:St. John the Baptist\, 2350 Dempster Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events,Parish Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250513T142356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T142826Z
UID:26808-1748545200-1748556000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:YAL Chicago Saint Emmelia Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Please register by clicking this link.  \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/yal-chicago-st-emmelia-vespers-tickets-1363788671629?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/saint-emmelia-vespers/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Church – Oak Lawn\, IL\, 10301 S Kolmar Ave\, Oak Lawn\, IL\, 60453\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20220606T161137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T161137Z
UID:15368-1747785600-1747871999@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Feast of SS. Constantine and Helen
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-of-ss-constantine-and-helen/2025-05-21/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250507T030419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T030419Z
UID:26292-1747699200-1747785599@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Demetrios – Elmhurst Annual Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Annual Golf Outing. 4 Man Scramble. \n8:30am Registration\n10:00am Shotgun Start\n3:00pm Cash Bar\n3:30pm Dinner\, Awards & Raffles \nPrepayment is required to secure your spot. Selling out fast! \nQuestions? Contact: \nTom Panos tom.panos@att.net\nNick Panos npanos1@gmail.com\nAngelo Sellas agsellas@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/the-greek-orthodox-church-of-st-demetrios-elmhurst-annual-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Bloomingdale Golf Club\, 181 N Glen Ellyn Road\, Bloomindale\, I\, 60108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Demetrios Elmhurst":MAILTO:youthstdemetrioselmhurst@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250502T233730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T233730Z
UID:25784-1747335600-1747344600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:YAL Chicago Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Sorry. This form is no longer available.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-chicago-trivia-night-2/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250408T005450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T032423Z
UID:25505-1746644400-1746649800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:YAL Orthodoxy on Tap April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in the Orthodoxy on Tap event. This event has now passed\, but please check our events page for future programs!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-orthodoxy-on-tap-april-2025/
LOCATION:IL
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250407T181909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T181909Z
UID:25496-1746606600-1746631800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Hunger and Health Regional Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/hunger-and-health-regional-summit/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250507T025919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T144920Z
UID:25934-1746532800-1746738000@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:St. Sophia Elgin 2025 Greek Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for great community food\, fun and dancing!\n\nAuthentic Greek food and pastries (cooked by our favorite chefs…our parishioners)\, an indoor Marketplace (featuring unique crafts and vendors)\, Music (live bands and DJ’s) and Greek Dancing by our Agape Dancers and of course you\, our wonderful patrons (don’t forget your dancing shoes)! \n\n\n\nSt. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church\, 525 Church Road\, Elgin\, Illinois 60123\, United States (847) 888-2822\n\n\n\n\nOur 2025 Festival Days & Times! \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, June 6 – Noon to 10:00 pm\nSaturday\, June 7 – Noon – 10:00 pm \nSunday\, June 8 – Noon – 9:00 pm\nNote: Kitchen Closes an Hour Early on All Days
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/st-sophia-elgin-2025-greek-festival/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Sophia Elgin%2C IL":MAILTO:office@st-sophia.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250324T233730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T030320Z
UID:25305-1745571600-1745582400@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Annual Bright Friday Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Annual Ζωοδόχος Πηγή Celebration \nBright Friday 4.25.2025 \n9:00 am: Orthros & Divine Liturgy \n12:00 pm: Luncheon to Follow \nCost: Freewill Donation \nLocation: St. Iakovos Retreat Center. 920 224th Avenue. Kansasville\, WI 53139 \n*Space is limited and is available on a first come\, first serve basis. Please reserve your space early via email at office@gosirc.org. Deadline for RSVP is April 14th.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/annual-bright-friday-celebration/
LOCATION:St. Iakovos Retreat Center\, 920 224th Ave.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250219T031459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T205710Z
UID:24787-1743843600-1743865200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Family Synaxis Lenten Retreat 2025
DESCRIPTION:+ REGISTER NOW: A RETREAT BY FAMILIES\, FOR FAMILIES! Registration is now open for the Family Synaxis Lenten Retreat on Saturday\, April 5th\, a unique opportunity for Orthodox Christian families to gather and grow together on our journey to Christ and His Kingdom. Through concurrent sessions\, the retreat will include engaging activities\, Lenten discussions\, and fun games and activities for our K-12 youth\, as well as thought-provoking talks\, topics\, and tips for parents on raising strong\, faithful Christians in today’s world. The retreat theme is “Following Christ Together: Strengthening Families through the Bond of Community”\, and Fr. George Dokos of Holy Apostles Church (Westchester\, IL) will be the keynote speaker.  The retreat will be held at Ascension of Our Lord church in Lincolnshire and the cost is $75/family. Please visit www.gocfamilysynaxis.org/lenten-retreat-2025; or see the flyer and scan the QR code to learn more and register by the March 23rd deadline!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/family-synaxis-lenten-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:Ascension of Our Lord\, 1207 Riverwoods Road\, Lincolnshire\, IL\, 60069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Lenten Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://chicago.goarch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Family-Synaxis-Lenten-Retreat-HF.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Metropolis of Chicago Family Synaxis Ministry":MAILTO:chicago.family.synaxis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250316T215130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T132813Z
UID:25199-1743534000-1743537600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Strengthen Stewardship Now & Forever April Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC- Thinking Differently about Stewardship Growth: Hearing from Converts to the Orthodox Church \nWe also humbly request that Clergy forward this to their respective Stewardship Chairs. \nEveryone is encouraged to attend and participate. \nSpeakers: \nBen Amundgaard\nSaint Mary Greek Orthodox Church\, Minneapolis: Ben has a Masters in Theology. He is on the Parish Council at St. Mary’s. \nDorian Abbot\nSaint George Greek\nOrthodox Church\, Chicago: Dorian is a professor in the Department of the Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago. \nAdalberto Madrigal\nSaint George Greek\nOrthodox Church\, Chicago: Adalberto came to the United States from Mexico at the age of 14. He built his own construction company from the ground up. He participates in Chanting at Saint George. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82311502250?pwd=gwbtyTdrXlJUTF6GA5BRlFle6sof9x.1 \nMeeting ID: 823 1150 2250\nPasscode: 089663
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/stregthen-stewardship-now-forever-april-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20220606T160949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220606T160949Z
UID:15041-1742860800-1742947199@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Annunciation of the Theotokos
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/feast-of-annunciation/2025-03-25/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250219T033407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T224230Z
UID:24835-1742637600-1742655600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Annual Fanari Lenten Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest in registering for the Annual Fanari Lenten Retreat. Registration is now closed.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/annual-fanari-lenten-retreat/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Fanari Camp,Lenten Events,Ministry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250219T031533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T031533Z
UID:24829-1741440600-1741456800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:TEAM Belong Lenten Retreat: An Eternal Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Who: Orthodox Christian families with children and adults with disabilities \nWhen: Saturday\, March 8\, 2025\, 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. \nWhere: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines \nWhat: TEAM Belong Lenten Retreat with guest retreat leader Fr. Ephraim Peters\, an inspirational retreat leader who together with his wife\, Presbytera Teresa\, has raised two sons with autism who are now in their 30s. Fr. Ephraim will lead two sessions with adults relating to the following themes: \n\nMaintaining an eternal perspective in the face of the unfairness and inequities our children are confronted with\nDeveloping faith-based strategies that bridge the transition from childhood to supporting adult children with physical\, intellectual\, emotional and sensory disabilities.\nRecognizing the emotional and spiritual impact on parents. Establishing skills for balancing advocacy and nurturing of our children with the need for self-care as individuals and in the marriage.\n\nChildren and Adults with Disabilities will have one-on-one support to engage in programming that will include music\, art\, movement\, and lesson. Dinner will be provided. \nThis event is provided without a cost to participants\, thanks to generous support from the Hellenic Foundation.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/team-belong-lenten-retreat-an-eternal-perspective/
LOCATION:St. John the Baptist\, 2350 Dempster Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lenten Events
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. John the Baptist 2350 Dempster Street Des Plaines IL 60016 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2350 Dempster Street:geo:-87.8665922,42.0391415
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250204T032701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T184549Z
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SUMMARY:YAL Spring Retreat 2025
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URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-spring-retreat-2025/
LOCATION:St. Iakovos Retreat Center\, 920 224th Ave.\, Kansasville\, WI\, 53139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="YAL Chicago":MAILTO:yalchicago@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250211T172420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T172420Z
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SUMMARY:OCF College Days
DESCRIPTION:High school students and their parents are invited for this great event to help prepare practically and spiritually for college!
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/ocf-college-days/
LOCATION:Holy Apostles – Westchester\, 2501 South Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)":MAILTO:peter@ocf.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250228T191034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T191034Z
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SUMMARY:Archon Religious Freedom Presentation Held in Rockford
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, February 16\, 2025\, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Metropolis of Chicago traveled to Rockford\, Illinois\, to give a presentation on the five key issues impacting the Ecumenical Patriarchate at Christ the Savior American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church. Archon Wesley Stinich introduced keynote speakers Archon National Secretary and Regional Commander Gus M. Pablecas and Regional Commander John G. Manos. Approximately 75 people listened to the presentation. \nA special thank you to parish priest Rev. Father Jonathan Bannon\, Pani (Presvytera) Marianna\, Parish Council President Jeremiah Erber\, and the entire community for hosting the event and providing a luncheon after the event. \nThe Archons encourage parishes within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America that would like to have a religious freedom presentation held at their parish to email the Archon’s National Office at lkats@arochons.org. The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate is a devoted group of passionate leaders\, relentlessly focused on protecting religious freedom for everyone and ensuring the future of the Ecumenical Patriarchate — the historical spiritual center of the world’s 300+ million Orthodox Christians. 
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/archon-religious-freedom-presentation-held-in-rockford/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250228T042758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T042758Z
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SUMMARY:Archon Presentations Engage Young Adults During Chicago Conference
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, February 15\, 2025\, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Metropolis of Chicago gave a series of presentations and hosted an Archon vendor table during the YAL Chicago Conference\, which took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Chicago.  \nDuring a lunchtime session\, with the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago\, Pilgrimage of Discovery Co-Chairs Archon Hon. Jeffery Chrones and Mrs. Hellena Chrones\, along with Pilgrimage of Discovery participants Marina Dimas (’23)\, Peter Kokkinias (’24)\, Deanna Kolas (’23)\, Sophia Looney (’24)\, and George Valarcel (’23) spoke to an audience of approximately 700 attendees about the current challenges facing the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the faithful in Turkey\, the Archons’ mission\, and the Pilgrimage of Discovery initiative — a seven day\, all expense paid journey through Constantinople.  \nThe Pilgrimage of Discovery program sends Orthodox Christian young adults ages 23 to 30 years old to Constantinople annually to learn about Orthodoxy\, the Patriarchate\, the history of the Church\, the challenges facing the Ecumenical Patriarchate\, and the experiences of the remaining Orthodox people living in Asia Minor. Applications for the 2025 Pilgrimage of Discovery have closed for this year.  \nPOD Chair Hellena Chrones noted there has been an uptick in interest about the Pilgrimage of Discovery program. “After our presentation\, I spoke to many young adults from across the country\, and discovered the word about the POD program is definitely out there\,” said Chrones. “We polled the crowd during the presentation and were very surprised at how many young adults were aware of the Ecumenical Patriarch and Ecumenical Patriarchate — a marked difference from the first year we presented at the Metropolis of Chicago YAL Conference. We’re doing good work getting the word out about the POD and raising awareness about the Ecumenical Patriarchate among our youth.”  \nShe added that the Pilgrimage of Discovery documentary\, created by the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate after the inaugural trip in 2023\, was viewed 47\,000 times in the last month alone. \nDuring the conference\, Archon Hon. Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos also conducted two workshops on the topic of navigating your career while being true to your Greek Orthodox values\, discussing how his experiences and career have been shaped by the main values of the Orthodox faith: humility\, empathy\, respect\, love and service. “These values are cultivated through our family\, friends and faith\,” said Kyriakopoulos. “In today’s world you must be able to navigate being successful with staying true to who you are within your Greek Orthodox faith.” \nIn addition\, the Archons hosted a booth during the conference to answer questions from attendees and distribute Archon and Pilgrimage of Discovery materials and merchandise.  \nTo learn more\, visit Archons.org for more information about the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in America and pilgrimageofdiscovery.org for more information about the Pilgrimage of Discovery initiative. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Left to right: Pilgrimage of Discovery participants Peter Kokkinias\, George Valarcel\, Deanna Kolas\, Sophia Looney\, Marina Dimas\, and POD Co-Chairs Mrs. Hellena Chrones and Archon Hon. Jeffery Chrones\n\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Archon Hon. Anthony C. Kyriakopoulos speaking to attendees during a YAL Chicago Conference workshop.\n\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Left to right: POD participants Marina Dimas\, Sophia Looney\, Peter Kokkinias\, Mrs. Hellena and Archon Hon. Jeffery Chrones\, POD Chairs.\n\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Left: Archon Hon. Jeffery Chrones; Right: Deanna Kollas\n\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Left: Mrs. Hellena Chrones; Right: Marina Dimas \n\n				\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Left: Peter Kokkinias Right: George Valcarel
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/archon-presentations-engage-young-adults-during-chicago-conference/
LOCATION:IL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250217T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20240918T174136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T023056Z
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SUMMARY:YAL Chicago Conference Save The Date
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/yal-chicago-conference-save-the-date/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Y2AM Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="YAL Chicago":MAILTO:yalchicago@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250110T144643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T012613Z
UID:24015-1739008800-1739026800@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:The Ministry of Women in the Church: Reflections of Leaders\, Inspiring Growth
DESCRIPTION:This is a one day conference featuring our Keynote speaker\, Elizabeth Prodromou\, Lunch\, and a panel of six speakers\, all addressing the topic of The Ministry of Women in the Church. Our purpose is to gain a picture of the various kinds of ministries women offer in the Church\, discussing both the difficulties and the joys/benefits in implementing and practicing these ministries\, and envisioning the path forward for ministry by women in the Church.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/the-ministry-of-women-in-the-church-reflections-of-leaders-inspiring-growth/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church\, 5649 N Sheridan Rd\, Chicago\, IL\, 60660\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250115T211424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T211424Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine Cookie Decorating
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/valentine-cookie-decorating/
LOCATION:Assumption – Homer Glen\, IL\, 15625 S Bell Rd.\, Homer Glen\, IL\, 60491\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Assumption Greek Orthodox Church-Homer Glen%2C IL":MAILTO:assumptionchurch11@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250107T173224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T173238Z
UID:23915-1738947600-1738965600@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Tim Tebow Foundation Night To Shine
DESCRIPTION:  \nSt. Haralambos is honored to be selected as a host church for the Tim Tebow Foundation Night To Shine event held on Friday\, February 7\, 2025\, 5pm-10pm. This red-carpet event is a complimentary celebration of people with special needs\, ages 14 years and older. Please inform and invite your faithful to join us for a fun-filled evening which includes a red-carpet entrance\, dancing\, karaoke\, dinner\,  and much\, much more!  Visit https://saintharalambosgoc.org/ to sign up as a guest or a volunteer. \n\n\n\n   \n\nFor more information contact: \n George Giolas: 708-548-2159 \nEmail: NTS@saintharalambosgoc.org \nVisit our website: http://www.SaintHaralambosgoc.org \nIn Christ’s love\, Fr. Tilemahos Alikakos
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/tim-tebow-foundation-night-to-shine/
LOCATION:Holy Taxiarhai – Saint Haralambos\, 7373 Caldwell Ave.\, Niles\, IL\, 60714\, United States
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Holy Taxiarhai – Saint Haralambos 7373 Caldwell Ave. Niles IL 60714 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7373 Caldwell Ave.:geo:-87.7905513,42.0163939
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T171825
CREATED:20250117T151354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T050648Z
UID:24177-1738695600-1738699200@chicago.goarch.org
SUMMARY:Strengthen Stewardship Now & Forever
DESCRIPTION:Fr. Mark Leondis is the Pastor of Saint Mark Church in Boca Raton\, Florida. He has served the Church for almost 30 years on an Archdiocesan\, Metropolis and parish level. Besides his work with youth\, camping\, college and young adults\, he has served as the President of the Archdiocesan Presbyters Council\, serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Hellenic College/Holy Cross\, and lovingly shepherds the faithful of Saint Mark. He is married to Anastasia and has two adult children (Juliana and Alex). The Saint Mark Church is a Christ-centered-\, ministry-and\, outreach-minded parish\, with over 700 active families. \nEveryone is encouraged to attend and participate. We also humbly request that Clergy forward this to their respective Stewardship Chairs. \nZoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89939335894?pwd=in9fTE2ABpa483M5Oe4RqgV1dCbzUE.1 \nLearn more here: https://chicago.goarch.org/resource-directory/stewardship/
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/strengthen-stewardship-now-forever/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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