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SUMMARY:Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to come learn about Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople. Archon Dr  John Fotopoulos\, Chair and Associate Professor in the Dept. of Religious Studies and Theology at Saint Mary’s College\, Notre Dame\, IN and graduate from Hellenic College Holy Cross will speak to us about our mother church in Constantinople and answer questions. \nA short film on Constantinople will also be shown. The Ascension of Our Lord Girls Chanting Group will sing Byzantine hymns and light refreshments will be served by the St. John the Baptist Philoptochos following the program. \nThis event is sponsored by the Metropolis of Chicago\, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Chicago and the Hellenic Society of Constantinople.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/constantinople-24/
LOCATION:St. John the Baptist\, 2350 Dempster Street\, Des Plaines\, IL\, 60016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events
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SUMMARY:Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople
DESCRIPTION:COMMEMORATION OF THE FALL OF CONSTANTINOPLE\nDestruction\, Enslavement and Survival: The First Days After the Fall of Constantinople\, 1453\nA Presentation by Dr. Alexandros Kyrou\, Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate; Professor\, Salem State University\nThursday\, June 1\, 2023   |     7PM  \nSS. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church\, 1401 Wagner Rd\, Glenview IL  \n\nThis is the 42nd Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople which occurred on May 29\, 1453.  The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago\, the Order of St. Andrew Metropolis of Chicago Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Hellenic Society of Constantinople sponsor this event annually to raise awareness of the issues facing the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul; to inform people in the Metropolis of Chicago of the plight of the few remaining Orthodox Christians in Turkey\, first of whom is our Ecumenical Patriarch; and to educate the Orthodox in the Metropolis of Chicago about the roots of their Orthodox faith. \nThis year’s event will take place on Thursday\, June 1\, 2023 at 7pm at SS Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church\, Glenview\, IL.  Our guest speaker will be Dr. Alexandros Kyrou\, Professor of History at Salem State University\, Massachusetts\, where he teaches on the Balkans\, Byzantium\, and the Ottoman Empire. His focus is on Axis-occupied Greece\, Greek America and Balkan Diasporas\, Orthodox Christianity and the origins of international humanitarianism\, war and peace in Byzantium\, and US foreign policy in Southeastern Europe.  During his tenure\, he has been interviewed and quoted in The Huffington Post\, The National Herald\, The New York Times and Vanity Fair and has guest lectured at Harvard\, Oxford\, Princeton\, and Yale universities. \n\nThis event is sponsored by:   The Metropolis of Chicago  |   TheArchons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate\, Metropolis of Chicago   |   The Hellenic Society of Constantinople
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/commemoration-of-the-fall-of-constantinople-2023/
LOCATION:SS. Peter and Paul\, 1401 Wagner Rd.\, Glenview\, IL\, 60025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellena Chrones":MAILTO:hkchrones@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:St. Iakovos Retreat Center 15th Anniversary Dinner Cruise Rescheduled
DESCRIPTION:The St. Iakovos Retreat Center Dinner Cruise Fundraiser has been rescheduled!  The St. Iakovos Retreat Center is celebrating the culmination of its 15th Anniversary Year with a dinner cruise exploring the architectural sites along the Chicago River.  Join us on Sunday\, August 28th from 5pm-8pm for a 3-course plated dinner\, open bar\, DJ and dancing onboard Chicago’s newest glass top river boat to celebrate! All proceeds go to support the St. Iakovos Retreat Center.
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/st-iakovos-retreat-center-15th-anniversary-dinner-cruise-rescheduled/
LOCATION:Odyseey Chicago River Glass Top Boat\, 455 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellena Chrones":MAILTO:hkchrones@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:St. Iakovos Retreat Center Fundraiser - 15th Anniversary Dinner Cruise Celebrating His Eminence’s Feast Day
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED\nThe St. Iakovos Retreat Center Fundraiser – 15th Anniversary Dinner Cruise Celebrating His Eminence’s Feast Day has been cancelled.  Unfortunately His Eminence has tested positive for COVID and would not be able to be present.\nSt. Iakovos Retreat Center Fundraiser – 15th Anniversary Dinner Cruise Celebrating His Eminence’s Feast Day \nRESCHEDULED – Date TBD \nJoin us to cruise the Chicago River observing architectural landmarks while enjoying a three course dinner\, open bar and DJ on the Odyssey Chicago River Glass Top Boat.  We have reserved the entire boat for our celebration.  Seating is limited so make your reservations quickly! \nLEARN MORE www.gosirc.org \nSEE THE FULL FLYER HERE
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/st-iakovos-retreat-center-15th-anniversary-dinner-cruise-celebrating-his-eminences-feast-day/
LOCATION:2501 Wolf Road\, Westchester\, IL\, 60154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hellena Chrones":MAILTO:hkchrones@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:41st Annual Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople Event
DESCRIPTION:41st Annual Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople \nHis Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago\, Metropolis of Chicago Archons\, and the Hellenic Society of Constantinople invite you to From 1453\, to the “Third Rome” to the Invasion of Ukraine. A presentation by Dr. George E. Demacopoulos\, Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate\, Professor of Theology\, Co-Director of Orthodox Christian Studies at Fordham University. \nEveryone is invited to attend a presentation by Dr. George Demacopoulos who will share insights from his recent interview with Moscow Patriarchate insider  on the role of the Moscow Patriarchate in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. \nTuesday\, May 17\, 2022\, 7pm \nHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox Church \n10050 Ivanhoe Avenue\, Schiller Park\, IL \n  \nThe event is free for all and parking is available. Refreshments and fellowship to follow provided by the Philoptochos of Holy Trinity. For more information\, contact Hellena Chrones at hkchrones@gmail.com \n  \nSEE THE FLYER HERE
URL:https://chicago.goarch.org/event/41st-annual-commemoration-of-the-fall-of-constantinople-event/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity\, 10050 Ivanhoe Avenue\, Schiller Park\, IL\, 60176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Metropolis Events,Metropolitan Nathanael's Events,Ministry Events
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