Metropolis News
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Joint Statement from Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago and Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, on the Conversion of Hagia Sophia »
July 24, 2020
On July 24, 2020, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago and Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago released a joint statement regarding the conversion of Hagia Sophia.
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Supporting Petitions Concerning Hagia Sophia »
July 23, 2020
The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate invite Orthodox Christians and all people of goodwill to share in the observance of the Day of Mourning for Hagia Sophia. The Archons also encourage all people of goodwill to support any number of petitions urging the Turkish government to rescind its decision.
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Order of Saint Andrew Laments Decision to Transform Hagia Sophia into a Mosque »
July 14, 2020
The Order of Saint Andrew, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, notes with great sorrow Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s signing of a decree that converts Hagia Sophia, the foremost Christian Cathedral in the entire world for nearly a millennium, into a mosque.
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Encyclical from Archbishop Elpidophoros and the Holy Eparchial Synod on Hagia Sophia »
July 12, 2020
Encyclical from Archbishop Elpidophoros and the Holy Eparchial Synod on Hagia Sophia. The Patriarchal Cathedral of Holy Wisdom, Ἁγία Σοφία, institutionalized for the past ninety years as a museum and world cultural monument, has been re-converted into a mosque.
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Philoptochos Perspective: Spring 2020 »
July 1, 2020
The Philoptochos Perspective: Spring 2020 showcases the Philoptochos Sisters putting together food baskets, calling fellow Parishioners, assisting the elderly with grocery deliveries and medicines during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, the Philoptochos also began Masks Matter, distributing 7,600 hand-sewn masks to date to non-first responders, and donated to food banks to help the hungry.
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Metropolis of Chicago Teams up with Donors, Community Organizations to Support Needy Chicagoans »
June 19, 2020
Chicago CRED is teaming with the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago and the Hellenic American Leadership Council to deliver over 4 tons of food to neighborhoods affected by COVID-19 and looting.
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New Directives and Special Rubrics for Celebrating the Sacraments of Baptism, Chrismation and Marriage »
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.
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The Renaissance Fund Awards Multi-Year Grant to Metropolis of Chicago and St. Iakovos Retreat Center »
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.
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Joint Statement Regarding Holy Trinity's Bankruptcy Proceedings »
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.
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The Divine Liturgy: Special Directives and Liturgical Rubrics »
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.
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Statement from the Metropolis of Chicago's Junior Board Regarding the Death of George Floyd and Its Aftermath »
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.
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Statement from His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael Regarding the Death of George Floyd and Its Aftermath »
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.
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Statement Regarding Sacraments of Confession and Holy Unction »
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.
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Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople »
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.
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Reuniting Our People With Their Parish Homes »
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.
