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March 3, 2021

His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael traveled across Illinois to bestow the Metropolis Bronze Cross on our exceptional servant leaders from the parishes of All Saints (Peoria), Three Hierarchs (Champaign) and St. Sophia (Elgin). Fr. Michael Constantinides of Saint George (Rock Island) assisted the Metropolitan by bestowing the Bronze Cross on Collette Spurgetis who has since fallen asleep in the Lord. May her memory be eternal.

February 8, 2021

Mary Boatwright, Professor Emerita of Classical Studies at Duke University, joins Professor Young Richard Kim to discuss the impact of Greek culture on the Romans. “Loving Greece in Rome: Hellenic Culture in an Age of Empire,” is the first discussion in our “Philhellenism Through The Ages” series in celebration of Greece’s bicentennial.

January 29, 2021

As the novel coronavirus affects the lives of millions of people throughout the world, rising above national boundaries and racial differences, it has invariably left an indelible mark on matters of public health and mental health. What is the importance of coordination and cooperation, of mandatory lockdowns and social distancing, as well as of leadership and support? And what is the tradeoff between health and economy? What is the appropriate response to – and what have we learned about – the need to care for people?

January 27, 2021

His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael traveled to Iowa and East Moline, Illinois to bestow the Metropolis Bronze Cross on our exceptional servant leaders from the parishes of St. Elias (Dubuque), St. George (Des Moines) and Assumption (East Moline).

January 14, 2021

As a result of COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions prevented, Metropolitan Nathanael decided to bring the Bronze Crosses to the recipients - either by visiting them at their homes or honoring them in their parishes. His Eminence has now made a second trip -- this time, to Missouri and Swansea, Illinois for a second round of bestowals!

December 23, 2020

Metropolitan Nathanael, expressing his gratitude and love to the faithful for supporting their local communities through the Ministries of the Metropolis of Chicago, reminds us: "as the magi offered gifts to the infant Jesus, and as He offered Himself to us, we must continuously offer our own gifts - our time, talent, and treasure - to the world."

December 17, 2020

Lighthouse is a summer camp ministry of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago designed to walk high school seniors through an Orthodox understanding of vocation, and arm them with the tools they need to hold fast to their faith during their college years. Camp begins this summer on June 26, 2021 at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.

December 11, 2020

The Bronze Crosses were to have been bestowed on the recipients by the Metropolitan at the Inaugural the Servant Leadership Awards Banquet, scheduled for May 1, 2020. However, the COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions imposed by the State of Illinois prevented that Banquet from being held. The Metropolitan decided to bring the Bronze Cross to them instead - starting with Minnesota!

December 1, 2020

Just as God emptied himself, giving His only begotten Son for the salvation of the world, we too are called to love our neighbors through unconditional giving this Nativity season.

November 25, 2020

Metropolitan Nathanael shares some thoughts as we celebrate Thanksgiving. We are reminded that giving thanks is most profoundly expressed through acts of love and charity for strangers and even for those from whom we are estranged.

November 2, 2020

Thanks to your support, the Metropolis of Chicago has raised more than $258,000 for the COVID-19 Parish Relief Fund---100% of which will go directly to support our parishes impacted by the pandemic.

October 30, 2020

The purpose of the August 2020 meeting was to introduce the Strengthen Stewardship Now Program of the Metropolis of Chicago, and to offer a presentation on useful strategies for encouraging stewardship within our parishes.

October 21, 2020

In this Parenting University Webinar, Dr. Randa Anderson – a Clinical Psychologist for over 20 years and member of the Orthodox Christian Counseling Institute (OCCI) – spoke about the “3 R’s” for both parents and children that will help families thrive, not just survive, during this difficult time of the pandemic.

September 24, 2020

This webinar brings together scholars who have actively promoted research on the Hagia Sophia and will cover historical facts, Dumbarton Oaks’ involvement, and the issues related to the recent reconversion of the monument.

September 23, 2020

In this Parenting University Webinar, presented by the Metropolis of Chicago Family Synaxis, His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael joins a discussion about how we can make our home a little church, especially during this challenging time.

September 6, 2020

His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael joins other faith leaders for the 2020 Season of Creation Ecumenical Service, presented by the Ecumenism Metro Chicago – Chicagoland Christians United for the Care of Creation.

July 24, 2020

A panel discussion organized by the Metropolis of Chicago that ranges from the history of the Hagia Sophia, religious freedom in Turkey and what you can do to make a difference.

July 8, 2020

His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael discusses the COVID-19 Parish Relief Fund, timing for distributions to parishes in need, the significance of the recent grant awarded by The Renaissance Fund, and what the pandemic represents for the Metropolis and its faithful.

June 8, 2020

His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael concludes the Metropolis’ series of daily sermonettes with his reflection on Holy Pentecost.