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May 14, 2018

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May 9, 2018

CHICAGO – May 9, 2018 – The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago today announced the formation of its new Metropolis Council. The Metropolis Council is the advisory and consultative body to the Metropolitan and is concerned with the life and growth of the Metropolis, its ministries, institutions and financial condition.

May 8, 2018

During the past year, we have mourned the passing of Metropolitan Iakovos, who served the Holy Metropolis of Chicago as its Chief-Shepherd and father with Christian love and dignity for more than 38 years.

April 27, 2018

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago today announced the work of a transition team to aid in the implementation of new policies, procedures and strategy under the new leadership of His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael, who was installed as the Metropolitan of the Chicago on March 24. The assembled Transition Team includes professionals from throughout the Orthodox Christian community with the knowledge and expertise necessary to help the Church become more efficient and effective in its mission.

April 19, 2018

Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago visited the St. Iakovos Retreat Center for their official opening on the Feast Day of the St. Iakovos Retreat Center Chapel; the Chapel of the Life-giving Spring. This was the first visit by the new Metropolitan of Chicago to this Retreat Center.

April 6, 2018

Metropolitan Nathanael officiates Holy Wednesday vesper service at St. Spyridon, Chicago.

April 6, 2018

His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago officiated Holy Thursday Divine Liturgy at the Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Centre in Wheeling, Illinois, on April 5, 2018. The Greek American Rehabilitation and Care Centre, which recently marked is 15th Anniversary, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit facility, accredited by the Joint Commission.

April 4, 2018

His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago greets the metropolis with the joy of The Resurrection. He offers Paschal prayers and words of paternal love to the clergy, monastics, and faithful.

April 2, 2018

His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago officiated Palm Sunday Divine Liturgy at Annuciation Greek Orthodox Parish of Milwaukee. Today's visit was the first by the Metropolitan outside of the Chicago Metro Area, first to Milwaukee and first to the State of Wisconsin.

March 26, 2018

A large crowd attended the Annual Raising of the Greek Flag and Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Richard J. Daley Center Plaza in Downtown Chicago on Thursday, March 22.

March 26, 2018

On its 75th Anniversary, the Greek Orthodox Archbishop Damaskinos' Letter of Protest Against the Holocaust is commemorated. While living in Nazi occupied Greece, Archbishop Damaskinos stands out as the only worldwide leader to formally protest the Holocaust during World War II.

March 25, 2018

As we come together in this sacred space dedicated to the Annunciation, the words and melodies of the psalmist come to mind: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; his mercy endures forever. Let Israel say: His mercy endures forever. Let the house of Aaron say: His mercy endures forever. Let those who fear the Lord say: His mercy endures forever” (Psalm 118). Our celebration today invites us to raise our own voices and exclaim: “God’s mercy endures forever!”

March 25, 2018

Καθώς εἴμαστε συναθροισμένοι σ᾽ αὐτό τόν ἱερό τόπο, τόν ἀφιερωμένο στόν Εὐαγγελισμό τῆς Παναγίας μας, ἔρχονται στή σκέψη μου τά λόγια τοῦ Ψαλμωδοῦ: «Ἐξομολογεῖσθε τῷ Κυρίῳ, ὅτι ἀγαθός, ὅτι εἰς τόν αἰῶνα τό ἔλεος αὐτοῦ. Εἰπάτω δή οἶκος Ἰσραήλ, ὅτι ἀγαθός, ὅτι εἰς τόν αἰῶνα τό ἔλεος αὐτοῦ. Εἰπάτω δή οἶκος Ἀαρών, ὅτι ἀγαθός, ὅτι εἰς τόν αἰῶνα τό ἔλεος αὐτοῦ» (Ψαλτ. 117, 1-3). Ὁ σημερινός ἑορτασμός μᾶς καλεῖ νά ὑψώσουμε τίς φωνές μας καί νά διακηρύξουμε: «ὅτι εἰς τόν αἰῶνα τό ἔλεος αὐτοῦ».

March 24, 2018

Last month, following the recommendation of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, members of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul unanimously cast their votes for Metropolitan Nathanael. He was ordained a bishop of the Church with the title Metropolitan Chicago on Saturday, March 17 in New York City. The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago is honored today to hold an Enthronement Ceremony to install the Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Chicago Nathanael Symeonides.

March 20, 2018

Archbishop Demetrios introduces the Very Reverend Archimandrite Nathanael Symeonides, the new Metropolitan of the Holy Metropolis of Chicago. The Archbishop asks the clergy and faithful to offer love and dedication, under the care of Metropolitan Nathanael, for the realization of the supreme apostolic mission of the Church.