My dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, Because our God is full of mercy, he caused a light to rise for us from above, to enlighten those who live in darkness and under the shadow of death, and to lead our steps in the way of peace (Lk. 1: 78-79). These biblical verses are…

On Sunday, December 10, 2023, a group of Slavic-speaking believers, along with Rev. Fr. Roman Kavchak visited the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Gapyeong. In the morning, they participated in the Divine Liturgy and then a Trisagion Service was held at the tomb of the blessed Metropolitan Sotirios. Afterwards, the participants had breakfast and started work…

At the 2023 Metropolis of Chicago Community Christmas Celebration, the room was filled with good moods, music sung by carolers, and a philanthropic spirit. Thank you to all who attended or participated in preparing for the event. There are still more ways to celebrate the holiday season with your Metropolis of Chicago Community! Join His…

December 18, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended The Cathedral School’s Christmas Concert at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Led by Maestro Theodore Alvanos, The Cathedral School Music Director, the children of The Cathedral School cheerfully performed Christmas carols for their loved ones in attendance. “The sights and sounds…

On Saturday, December 16, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America attended the Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity’s 47th Annual Christmas Concert “The Sounds of Christmas”. The Concert featured the Archdiocesan Cathedral Choir and Youth Choir accompanied by the Archdiocesan Cathedral Orchestra and under the direction of Maestro Costas Tsourakis, with Associate…

Beloved Children in the Lord, Father Chrysostom, and the Board Members, Friends and Supporters of our Cathedral School, Let us begin with prayer: Lord Jesus Christ our God, in order to save all people, You were born in a cave and laid in a manger. You came to us on the darkest night of our…

While almost $1,000,000 was raised at the recent Name Day Gala (see report below), the harsh reality is that the funds on hand are only sufficient to keep the construction moving forward a month or so. Unless we receive additional funding, we will be left no option but to TEMPORARILY suspend construction. If you have…

His Beatitude Patriarch John celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Monastery of our Lady of Balamand. The ceremony included the presence and participation of their Eminences, Metropolitans Athanasios (Lattakia), Gregorios (Homs), Antonios (Houran), and their Graces Bishops Konstantin (Kayal), Arsenios (Dahdal), Moses (al-Khosi), along with the priests from the city of Antioch, as well…

+ B A R T H O L O M E W By God’s Mercy, Archbishop of Constantinople-New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch to All the Plenitude of the Church Grace, Mercy, and Peace from the Saviour Christ Born in Bethlehem Most honorable brother hierarchs, Beloved children in the Lord, With the grace of God, we…