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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

September 17, 2019

View the Nominee Booklet for Metropolis and Archdiocesan Council Elections for 2019.

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.

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).

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..."

August 27, 2019

Our Archbishop of Constantinople and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople wrote an Encyclical regarding the importance of ecological education.

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.

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.

August 9, 2019

The Philoptochos Schedule for the 2019 Clergy-Laity Assembly has been released.

August 6, 2019

The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced today the conclusion of an independent audit of its financial statements for the years ending 2015, 2016, and 2017.