Metropolis News
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A Thank You Letter to the Faithful from His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael »
November 4, 2019
His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael has written a thank you letter to the faithful to share the accomplishments at the Clergy-Laity Assembly and the preparations being made to secure a bright and prosperous future for the Metropolis.
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Statement Concerning the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church »
November 1, 2019
The faithful of the Metropolis of Chicago, along with all people of goodwill, are asked for their continued prayers and support of the Holy Trinity community during this period of transition and renewal.
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Metropolis of Chicago Launches New Ministry for High School Graduates »
October 31, 2019
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced a new ministry for high school graduates called Lighthouse. Lighthouse aims to prepare campers for the social, emotional, practical, and spiritual challenges they will encounter in their college experience and beyond.
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Investiture of New Metropolis of Chicago Archons at the Annual Archon Weekend »
October 29, 2019
The Metropolis of Chicago was honored to receive three new Archons over the weekend: Archons Stelio Efstratiades and Perry Siatis from the Greek Orthodox Church and Archon Jeremy Orhyn from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
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The Very Reverend Timothy Recognized as one of the "Most Distinguished Greek-Americans of 2019" »
October 22, 2019
The Very Reverend Timothy Bakakos, Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, was honored at the United Hellenic Voters of America's Awards Ceremony as one of the “Most Distinguished Greek-Americans of 2019”. Axios!
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In Case You Missed It: Watch the Paul Wattson Lecture Featuring His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael Symeonides »
October 21, 2019
At the Catholic Theological Union’s Annual Paul Wattson Lecture on October 9, 2019, His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael discussed the role of discernment within Greek Orthodox Christian theology and touched on examples of its praxis in select matters of ethical inquiry.
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Delegates Approve Key Measures Promoting Growth and Change in the Metropolis »
October 7, 2019
During the Clergy-Laity Assembly, the delegates voted to approve the 2020/2021 Metropolis budget, continue parish support of the Saint Iakovos Retreat Center and authorize the sale of Burton Place.
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Joint Statement Regarding the Future of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church »
September 27, 2019
The Metropolis and Holy Trinity released a joint statement on September 27, 2019 regarding the future of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago. We ask the faithful of the Metropolis to continue its prayers for and support of the Holy Trinity community throughout the transition.
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Nominee Booklet for Metropolis and Archdiocesan Council Elections is Now Available »
September 17, 2019
View the Nominee Booklet for Metropolis and Archdiocesan Council Elections for 2019.
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Statement Regarding the Future of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church »
September 10, 2019
The Metropolis released a statement on September 10, 2019 regarding the future of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago. We ask the faithful of the Metropolis, along with all people of good will, for their continued prayers and support of the Holy Trinity community during this difficult period of transition and renewal.
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Statement Regarding the Icon of the Virgin Mary in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church »
September 10, 2019
The Metropolis released a statement on September 10, 2019 regarding the Icon of the Virgin Mary in the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago. We ask the faithful to remain vigilant and remind them that while it is indeed possible to experience the divine through temporal objects, our faith rests not on “signs,” but on Christ crucified (1 Cor. 1: 20-25).
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Metropolitan Nathanael’s Archpastoral Teaching, On Mercy 2019 »
September 1, 2019
His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael writes to the faithful an Encyclical that explores the meaning of ‘mercy’ within our Orthodox theological and spiritual tradition. He also offers a variety of practical suggestions for ways to weave the theme of mercy into our everyday lives. "Further we pray for mercy, life, peace, health, salvation, visitation, forgiveness and remission of the sins of the servants of God..."
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Patriarchal Encyclical for Indiction 2019 »
August 27, 2019
Our Archbishop of Constantinople and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople wrote an Encyclical regarding the importance of ecological education.
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Metropolis Tapped to Pilot Executive Education Program at Tufts University »
August 21, 2019
FAITH: An Endowment for Orthodoxy and Hellenism is pleased to provide funding for the “Executive Education Program in Strategic Leadership and Transformative Action” (SLTA) for members of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago at The Fletcher School of Tufts University.
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Reverend Father Timothy G. Bakakos Appointed Chancellor of the Metropolis of Chicago »
August 14, 2019
His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael today announced the appointment of the Very Reverend Father Timothy Bakakos as Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago.
