Metropolis News
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Metropolis of Chicago Releases Results of 2018-2019 Independent Audit »
January 6, 2021
Fulfilling its promise to meet a higher standard of financial accountability and transparency with the faithful, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago published the results of the audit of its financial statements for the years ending 2018 and 2019.
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Archbishop Elpidophoros' Encyclical on the Feast of Christmas »
December 23, 2020
My Beloved Christians, even in the midst of this pandemic, we can offer ourselves to God with the same love and devotion that the Ever-Virgin Mary offered herself. When we offer Her in praise, we are in fact offering ourselves, because we are of the same flesh and bone as she, full human beings that are called to bring forth God in the world.
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Patriarch Bartholomew’s Patriarchal Proclamation for Christmas »
December 23, 2020
As we journey with the All-Holy Virgin, who comes “to give birth ineffably” to the pre-eternal Word, and as we gaze upon Bethlehem, which prepares itself to receive the holy infant, behold we have once more reached Christmas filled with sentiments of gratitude to the God of love.
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Metropolitan Nathanael’s Archpastoral Christmas Message »
December 23, 2020
Though this time of pandemic is a time of great sickness and sadness, as Orthodox Christians we also find in this season a cause for joy. With the Birth of the Son of God, a great gift came to all humankind—the healing name of our Savior and Lord. As we herald His name in the songs of the season, we spread hope and healing to the world around us.
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Metropolis of Chicago Archons Awarded Grant from the Hellenic Foundation »
December 8, 2020
The Metropolis of Chicago Archons were awarded a Grant from the Hellenic Foundation for a new program known as the “Pilgrimage of Discovery”.
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His Grace Bishop Timothy (Bakakos) of Hexamilion Ordained to the Episcopacy »
December 7, 2020
The Right Reverend Timothy Bakakos, Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, was ordained to the Episcopacy on Saturday, December 5 at the Cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helen in Merrillville, Indiana.
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Join Us for the Hierarchical Ordination of Bishop-Elect Timothy of Hexamilion »
December 1, 2020
His Grace Bishop-elect of Hexamilion Timothy Bakakos will be ordained a Bishop on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at the Cathedral of the Saints Constantine and Helen in Merrillville, Indiana.
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Metropolis of Chicago Adopts Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy »
November 20, 2020
Aligning with Illinois State Law, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago adopted a Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment and mandated annual training to provide for a safe working environment for all of its employees, contractors, and volunteers.
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Metropolitan Nathanael's Advent Reflection »
November 18, 2020
"After much reflection and prayer, the blessed period of Advent provides a unique opportunity for me to communicate some thoughts with you through this more traditional medium—the written word," writes Metropolitan Nathanael.
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Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Elects Chancellor Timothy Bakakos as Auxiliary Bishop for the Metropolis of Chicago »
October 6, 2020
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced that the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate unanimously elected Fr. Timothy Bakakos, Chancellor of the Metropolis of Chicago, Bishop of Hexamilion.
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Nicholas Chimitris Elected Chairman of the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians »
September 19, 2020
Nicholas (Nick) Chimitris has been elected Chairman of the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians. The National Forum is the music arm of the Archdiocese. Nick is also serving his ninth term as the President of Federation of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians of the Chicago Metropolis.
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New Ministry to Support Food and Housing Needs of Chicago Area Residents »
September 16, 2020
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced the launch of a new ministry designed to address food security and stable housing for families and individuals living in the Chicago area. Called Project HOPE (Humanitarian Outreach and Philanthropic Engagement), the new ministry is operating and already has distributed more than five tons of food and more than 2,000 meals to people in need.
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Metropolis of Chicago Begins Search for New Foundation Board of Directors »
September 15, 2020
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced it has begun a nationwide search for qualified candidates for appointment to the initial Board of Directors of a not-for-profit entity to be formed and known as the “Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Foundation.”
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Annunciation Cathedral of Chicago and Fifield Companies Enter Into Agreement for Transfer of Parish Air Rights »
September 3, 2020
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Chicago and the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced that the Cathedral and Fifield Companies, a leading real estate development firm, have entered into an agreement to transfer, for a fee, excess air rights from parish property to a neighboring property for development.
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s Message on Indiction »
September 1, 2020
It is a shared conviction that, in our time, the natural environment is threatened like never before in the history of humankind. The magnitude of this threat becomes manifest in the fact that what is at stake is not anymore the quality, but the preservation of life on our planet. For the first time in history, man is capable of destroying the conditions of life on earth.
