Lombard, IL, July 28, 2025 – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced today that it has formally withdrawn its offer to acquire the property located at 1015 North LaSalle Drive in Chicago, currently owned by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
Over the past several months, both the Metropolis and the Cathedral engaged in a respectful and constructive dialogue. Despite sincere efforts and notable progress in several areas, the parties were ultimately unable to reach an agreement on key terms—particularly those related to the timeline needed to ensure the project’s viability and to obtain the necessary approval from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
“From the outset, we approached the opportunity to establish a Metropolis presence on the Cathedral campus with prayerful discernment and great care,” said Nick T. Boosalis, Chair of the Metropolis Real Estate Committee. “But we also sought to create something greater: a dynamic and unified spiritual campus in the heart of Chicago—a place where the historic Cathedral would be strengthened and renewed as the ecclesial and spiritual center of the Metropolis. While we are grateful for the meaningful conversations that took place, the timing challenges proved insurmountable. Though we had hoped for a different outcome, we trust that, by God’s grace, this experience will help lead us to a path that best serves the clergy and faithful of our Holy Metropolis.”
The Metropolis of Chicago remains firmly committed to a transparent and inclusive process as it continues its pursuit of an administrative home. The Metropolis expresses its heartfelt appreciation to all those who participated in the dialogue and supported the discernment process. The Real Estate Committee will now turn its attention to evaluating alternative opportunities that will support the long-term mission and ministry of the Metropolis.
About the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
Tracing its roots back to the early 1920s, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago is the bishopric of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, northern Indiana, and central Missouri, consisting of 58 parishes and two monastic communities. The Metropolis is one of nine eparchies in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and is presided over by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago. The general offices of the Metropolis are temporarily located in Lombard, Illinois. For more information and to get involved, visit our Metropolis website and/or sign up to receive Metropolis news. For further information, contact the Metropolis of Chicago at: contactus@chicagometropolis.org or 312-736-2280.
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