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The Metropolis History and Mission Why Orthodox Christianity Finances & Governance Strategic Planning Job Opportunities Metropolis of Chicago Foundation The Vision for Growth Who We Are Metropolitan of Chicago Leadership Administration Office of the Registrar Volunteers Contact Us News & Events News & Events Metropolis News Calendar of Events Schedules: Great Lent & Holy Week 2024 Submit an Event Photo Galleries Submit your Photos 2023 Clergy-Laity Assembly Upcoming Events Latest News Parishes Parishes Parish News Parish Events Strengthen Stewardship Now & Forever Parish Social Media Guidelines Parish Directory Ministries Ministries Ministry Directory Ministry News Ministry Events Mustard Seed Fund Request Form for Ministry Needs Youth & Young Adults Ministry Directory Resources Resources Living Water Productions 2023 Annual Impact Report Called to Lead – Podcast Series Development/Tuition Assistance Live Services Directory of Mental Health Providers Social Media Guidelines Stewardship Resources Light of Lent Program Clergy & Parish Portal Donate Welcome to the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Discover a community of faith rooted in rich traditions and sacred values, dedicated to loving, guiding, engaging and serving all people. Learn More » The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Foundation The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Foundation The purpose of the Foundation is to create an endowment for the Metropolis of Chicago that will provide stability and transparency for donors and generate funds that expressly advances the mission and long-term vision of the Metropolis of Chicago. Learn More Our History & Mission Our History & Mission The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago is a Christ-centered community that loves, guides, engages and serves all people. Our community consists of 58 parishes and two monasteries in five midwestern states. Read More His Eminence His Eminence Learn about our spiritual leader, Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, and explore His Eminence’s recent writings, video messages, upcoming events, and more. Read More Youth & Young Adults Youth & Young Adults Our largest and most active ministry. Through a broad range of programs and initiatives, our youth programs work to cultivate the next generation of faithful spiritually, culturally and socially. Read More The Mustard Seed Fund The Mustard Seed Fund Submit your 2023-24 Mustard Seed Fund application today! Apply Our Impact Our Impact Explore the 2023 Annual Impact report to learn about the financial performance, ministry building, and community outreach of the Metropolis. Read More Share your Experience Share your Experience Share your favorite photos and we may feature them in an upcoming email newsletter or on our social media accounts! Share your Photos Schedules: Great Lent & Holy Week 2024 Schedules: Great Lent & Holy Week 2024 Experience Great Lent with His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael and His Grace Bishop Timothy! View Schedules St. Iakovos Retreat Center St. Iakovos Retreat Center Learn about the St. Iakovos Retreat Center - a 137-acre retreat facility located in the western corner of Kenosha county in beautiful Kansasville, WI. Keep up to date on the latest SIRC news with their regular newsletter, "The Ark". Learn More Your browser does not support the video tag. Living Water Productions Through Living Water Productions, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago produces original and engaging religious education content. Whether through a video series, a podcast, or a documentary, you will find tools to help deepen your understanding of faith and your relationship with God and neighbor. View Living Water Projects Upcoming Events Latest News Photos Videos 32nd Annual IOCC Chicago Grand Banquet May 16, 2024 @ 6:00pm - May 16, 2024 @ 11:30pm 32nd Annual IOCC Chicago Grand Banquet Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople May 16, 2024 @ 7:00pm - May 16, 2024 @ 9:00pm Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople Aurora Greek Festival May 17, 2024 @ 12:00pm - May 19, 2024 @ 9:00pm Aurora Greek Festival Greek American Motorcycle Bike Blessing May 19, 2024 @ 11:30am - May 19, 2024 @ 12:30pm Greek American Motorcycle Bike Blessing View All Metropolitan Nathanael’s Paschal Encyclical – 2024 May 4, 2024 Metropolitan Nathanael’s Paschal Encyclical – 2024 Archepiscopal Encyclical on Great and Holy Pascha, 2024 May 4, 2024 Archepiscopal Encyclical on Great and Holy Pascha, 2024 Patriarchal Encyclical for Holy Pascha – 2024 May 4, 2024 Patriarchal Encyclical for Holy Pascha – 2024 Archepiscopal Encyclical on Great and Holy Pascha, 2024 – Greek May 4, 2024 Archepiscopal Encyclical on Great and Holy Pascha, 2024 – Greek View All 2021 Christmas Open House 2021 Christmas Open House 2021 His Grace Bishop Timothy Attends Founders Plaque Ceremony 2021 His Grace Bishop Timothy Attends Founders Plaque Ceremony 2021 Clergy-Laity Assembly 2021 Clergy-Laity Assembly 2021 His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Receives Honorary Degree from the University of Notre Dame 2021 His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Receives Honorary Degree from the University of Notre Dame View All An Introduction to the Orthodox Christian Church, Narrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael January 8, 2022 An Introduction to the Orthodox Christian Church, Narrated by His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael Message from His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations November 4, 2021 Message from His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations Academic Convocation and Honorary Degree Conferral: His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew October 28, 2021 Academic Convocation and Honorary Degree Conferral: His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Overview of Former Metropolis Center at 40 East Burton Place, Chicago, IL October 27, 2021 Overview of Former Metropolis Center at 40 East Burton Place, Chicago, IL View All If we walk in the light, as God is in the light, then we also have communion with one another …” 1 John 1:7 Our Ministries: Faith in Action View All The ministries of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago represent the works of the Church and are created on both the diocesan and parish levels to meet the needs, concerns, and expectations of the faithful as well as to positively impact parish communities. In short, ministries are the Christian faith in action. The Metropolis of Chicago maintains several ministries focused on outreach, athletic, musical, fraternal, and cultural ministries, to name a few. All provide the opportunity for laypeople and clergy to come together and grow spiritually in fellowship, service, and community. Youth & Young Adults Through a broad range of programs and initiatives, the ministry works to cultivate the next gerneration of faithful. Philoptochos The philanthropic heart of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese is dedicated to uplifting those in need. Archons The mission of the Order of St. Andrew is to defend the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Our Parishes View All Parishes The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago is the diocese of and for the Greek Orthodox faithful in the Midwest. The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago supports and represents over 60 parishes through the midwest. Together, we comprise a Christ-centered community that loves, guides, engages, and serves all people, both Orthodox and non- Orthodox alike. We welcome you to join us in prayer. SUBSCRIBE Donate Now 555 E. Butterfield Road, Suite 201 Lombard, IL, 60148 t (312) 736-2280 f (312) 284-2380 contactus@chicago.goarch.org Follow the Metropolis © COPYRIGHT 2024, GREEK ORTHODOX METROPOLIS OF CHICAGO PRIVACY POLICY VISITOR POLICY DIGITAL MEDIA CONSENT TERMS OF USE LOG...