Oratorical Festival
Oratorical Festival
The Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival is a longstanding tradition that provides a unique opportunity for our youth both to learn about their faith and to display their talents in the areas of Speech, Essay, Poetry, Iconography and Vocal Solo (new category as of 2019). Those who are successful at their individual parish festivals are invited to participate at the Metropolis Festival each spring.
2021 Oratorical Festival
The Metropolis Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival was held virtually on Bright Saturday, May 8, 2021 from SS. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church in Glenview, Illinois. The Oratorical Committee members introduced and judged the Speech and Vocal Solo categories on Bright Saturday and it was broadcasted online. The participants in these categories spoke/sung from their homes or home parishes. As in previous years, the Essay, Poetry and Iconography categories were judged earlier that week.
The booklet below provides a list of honorees, participants and supporters. The Oratorical Committee appreciates everyone's participation and financial contributions. We look forward to next year's event!
Latest News
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St. Nicholas of Oak Lawn, Illinois Parishioner John Vranas Named Winner of the 2021 National Oratorical Festival »
June 22, 2021
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago announced that John Vranas, a parishioner of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Oak Lawn, Illinois, has won this year’s Speech category of The Saint John Chrysostom Oratorical and Fine Arts Festival.
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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.
Contact Information
Metropolis Oratorical Festival Committee
Andrea Tsakopoulos, Co-Chair: (219) 789-4474
Audrey Polite, Co-Chair: (219) 742-7679
Email: [email protected]
2021 Host Parish Information
SS. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church (Glenview, IL)
Bonnie Kallis, Chair
Email: [email protected]