Metropolis News
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Metropolitan Nathanael's Name Day Open House »
May 21, 2019
The Faithful Stewards and Friends of the Holy Metropolis of Chicago are cordially invited to an Open House on the occasion of the Feast Day of the Holy Apostle Bartholomew, Patron Saint of Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago.
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Crossroad Chicago — Four Spaces Available! »
May 18, 2019
Space has become available in CrossRoad Chicago! Please help us spread the word: it is an AMAZING opportunity for a high school junior or senior you know to have a life-changing experience!
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Administrative Assistant Summer Internship »
May 17, 2019
The Metropolis is seeking an intern who is enthusiastic about serving the Greek Orthodox Church in the Midwest. As an Administrative Assistant, you will contribute to the development, implementation and execution of workplace administrative strategies for the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago.
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Metropolis of Chicago Appoints Vicki Pappas Karl as Executive Director »
April 30, 2019
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced today the selection of Ms. Vicki Pappas Karl as its new Executive Director. Ms. Karl has more than 30 years of professional experience as an accomplished attorney, business advisor and nonprofit leader.
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Office of Youth Intern Search »
April 29, 2019
The Metropolis is seeking an intern who is enthusiastic about serving the Greek Orthodox Church in the Midwest. The Youth & Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM) Intern will work directly under the Y2AM Director, contributing to the development, implementation and execution of the Y2AM Office.
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Communications Intern Search »
April 29, 2019
The Metropolis is seeking an intern who is enthusiastic about serving the Greek Orthodox Church in the Midwest. As a Communications Intern, you will contribute to the development, implementation and execution of communications strategies to support the needs and goals of the Metropolis. You will gain exposure to external communications, internal communications, media relations and social media initiatives during the course of your internship. The position is located in Chicago, IL.
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Paschal Encyclical 2019 »
April 24, 2019
All the faithful who go to Church on the night of Pascha believe in the Resurrection of Christ. But there are very few who see this event clearly. This should disturb us, for those who do not perceive the Resurrection cannot worship Jesus Christ as the only sinless One and as true God.
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38th Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople »
April 23, 2019
Prof. John Fotopoulos, Ph.D., Associate Professor Saint Mary’s College, Dept. of Religious Studies Notre Dame, IN will speak on "The Fall of Constantinople: Backward, Forward, or Why Should We Care?" on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 7pm.
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Religious Education Scholarship »
April 22, 2019
The Metropolis of Chicago Department of Religious Education is pleased to sponsor The Reverend William S. Chiganos Scholarship for Greek Orthodox Youth.
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2019 Oratorical Festival »
April 22, 2019
The 36th Annual Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical & Fine Arts Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2019 hosted by Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Town & Country, MO.
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Metropolitan's Invitation to Clergy Laity »
April 17, 2019
I invite you to the 2019 Metropolis of Chicago Clergy-Laity Assembly. This historic event will be held on September 25-29, 2019 in the Twin Cities of Minnesota and will be co-hosted by the parishes of St. George in Saint Paul and St. Mary in Minneapolis.
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Metropolitan Nathanael's Remarks on 100th Commemoration of the Great Catastrophe »
April 12, 2019
Beloved, while the Great Catastrophe is a horror beyond words, a sinful tragedy beyond understanding, and an impenetrable mystery, an even greater mystery and capacity beyond words is the human heart’s ability to love all people. Finding ourselves in the midst of Great and Holy Lent, it is fitting for us to fix our eyes on the example of our Lord and to eschew hatred, bigotry and racism of any kind.
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Movie with the Met »
April 5, 2019
Corne on out and watch the latest Avengers movie with His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael on Bright Tuesday!
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John Balourdos Appointed Interim Board President for St. Iakovos Retreat Center »
April 3, 2019
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago today announced the appointment of Mr. John Balourdos as interim President of the Board of Directors of the St. Iakovos Retreat Center (Retreat Center). Mr. Balourdos’ appointment was approved by the Metropolis Council at its April 1 meeting. The restructured Board of Directors will convene in the coming weeks.
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Anniversary Letter to the Metropolis from Metropolitan Nathanael »
March 24, 2019
A year ago today, I was enthroned as your spiritual father and Metropolitan of the Holy Metropolis of Chicago, and over that time you have welcomed me, counseled me and prayed for me. I will forever cherish my time visiting all corners of our Metropolis and hearing you share what is in your hearts and minds.
