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Youth & Young Adults

The Youth & Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM) is the largest and most active ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago. Y2AM helps introduce youth and young adults to Christ and inspires them to live out their relationship with the Lord and His Church on a daily basis. Through a broad range of programs and initiatives, the ministry works to cultivate the next generation of faithful spiritually, culturally and socially.

HIGHLIGHT: Junior Olympics 2024

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FANARI CAMP

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Fanari 2022 Summary

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Junior Olympics

OCF Illinois – NIKA House

Oratorical Festival

Pick Up Your Cross & Follow Me

St. Paul Mentorship Program

YAL (Young Adults)

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