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June 10, 2020

In line with the May 31 statement regarding the Sacraments of Holy Unction and Confession, the Metropolis of Chicago has offered its clergy directives and special rubrics for celebrating the Sacraments of Baptism, Chrismation and Marriage.

June 9, 2020

The generous grant will allow for relief of parish financial commitments to the Retreat Center, to help parishes revitalize stewardship efforts and will also provide future assistance.

June 8, 2020

The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago made a joint statement today regarding the conclusion of Holy Trinity's bankruptcy proceedings. The parish’s bankruptcy proceedings now are closed and a painful chapter in the life of the parish and the Metropolis ends.

June 3, 2020

In an effort to mitigate the risk of infection, the Metropolis offers these special directives and liturgical rubrics for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy. They are to be used in conjunction with other Metropolis Directives and special Orders and Directives issued by local authorities.

June 1, 2020

The Metropolis of Chicago's Junior Board released a statement that encourages us to be mindful of our thoughts, conversations and behaviors and to prioritize understanding, kindness and love towards all.

June 1, 2020

His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael made a statement regarding the death of George Floyd, the racial injustice that plagues our country, and our responsibility for action as Orthodox Christians.

May 30, 2020

As the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago to reunite the faithful with their parish homes, it is taking steps to ensure that this reunion is grounded on the sacramental life of the Church.

May 26, 2020

May 29th is the day in our Orthodox faith when we remember the Fall of Constantinople. We memorialize the day when the Queen City of Constantinople, the epicenter of Orthodoxy, and Hagia Sophia, the cathedral of “Holy Wisdom”, fell into the hands of the Ottoman Turks.

May 20, 2020

Following its May 11 statement, the Metropolis of Chicago has issued guidance that would permit a greater number of parishioners to attend liturgical services provided that the conditions and protocols set forth in the guidance are strictly followed.

May 19, 2020

May 19 marks the anniversary of the Pontic Greek Genocide, a systematic extermination of the native Greek subjects of the Ottoman Empire between 1914-1923. Metropolitan Nathanael shares an Encyclical in remembrance of the lives lost during the Genocide.

May 15, 2020

The Chicago CEO COVID-19 Coalition announced that the Sweet Home Chicago Telethon on May 16, 2020 at 5 PM CDT will feature performances from Chicago’s very own musicians, with the lineup including Common, Jeff Tweedy, the classic rock band Chicago, Jamila Woods, the O’My’s with Kevin Coval and the Chicago Children’s Choir.

May 14, 2020

Chicago CEO COVID-19 Coalition announced that the Sweet Home Chicago Telethon will feature a very special appearance by Mike Ditka and the Chicago “Superfans” – Joe Mantegna, George Wendt and Robert Smigel, in a new version of their routine first made famous on Saturday Night Live.

May 13, 2020

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced a series of actions it has taken regarding the operations of the Metropolis, its participation in the nationwide response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its support of parishes and parishioners in need.

May 12, 2020

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago has been chosen to participate in a new campaign to deliver humanitarian relief and recovery to the Chicago populations hardest hit by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 11, 2020

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago released a statement announcing plans to implement a comprehensive set of conditions-based protocols in the coming weeks to reintroduce greater participation in liturgical services and the sacramental life of the Church.