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Greek Language Programs

Director: Dimitra Georgouses

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Peripatein: A Center For Greek Language & Culture is pleased to offer Greek language classes beginning September, 2023.

Please check the calendar for the complete schedule (download). Online registration is available for both adults and children.

Tuition
Advanced Adult $400 (or $250 per term)*
Beginner Adult $400 (or $250 per term)*
Children $600 (or $350 per term) all books/fees included*


Payments may be made online or by check (checks should be made out to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral). To make payments over the phone, please contact the Church office. 

*Students struggling with tuition costs or requiring a payment plan should email peripatolanguage@gmail.com.

9th Hour & Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Wednesday, March 20 – 5:30 PM

Salutations to the Theotokos
Friday, March 22 – 6:30 PM

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Saturday of Souls
Saturday, March 23 – 8:15 AM

Pan Orthodox Vespers
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2350 E Dempster St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Saturday, March 23 – 6:30 PM

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sunday, March 24 – 8:15 AM

Hierarchical Great Vespers
The Feast of the Annunciation
Sunday, March 24 – 7:00 PM

Orthros and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
+Annunciation of the Theotokos
Monday, March 25 – 8:15 AM

9th Hour & Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Wednesday, March 27 – 5:30 PM

Salutations to the Theotokos
Friday, March 29 – 6:30 PM

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sunday, March 31 – 8:15 AM

Great Compline
Monday, April 1 – 5:00 PM

9th Hour & Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Wednesday, April 3 – 5:30 PM

Salutations to the Theotokos
Friday, April 5 – 6:30 PM

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sunday, April 7 – 8:15 AM

Great Compline
Monday, April 8 – 5:00 PM

9th Hour & Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Wednesday, April 10 – 5:30 PM

Salutations to the Theotokos
Friday, April 12 – 6:30 PM

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sunday School Begins immediately after Holy Communion
Sunday, April 14 – 8:15 AM

Great Compline
Monday, April 15 – 5:00 PM

9th Hour & Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts
Wednesday, April 17 – 5:30 PM

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tuesday, March 19 – 11:30 AM

Adult Greek-Intermediate I.
Tuesday, March 19 – 5:30 PM

Catechism class
Tuesday, March 19 – 6:30 PM

Adult Greek-Beginner.
Tuesday, March 19 – 6:45 PM

Feast Day Reception
Sunday, March 24 – 8:30 PM

Parish Feast Day Luncheon
Monday, March 25 – 11:30 AM

Annual Flag Raising
Daley Center Plaza 66 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
Monday, March 25 – 1:00 PM

Children's Greek.
Monday, March 25 – 5:00 PM

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tuesday, March 26 – 11:30 AM

Catechism class
Tuesday, March 26 – 6:30 PM

Adult Greek-Advanced.
Thursday, March 28 – 5:30 PM

Adult Greek-Intermediate II.
Thursday, March 28 – 6:45 PM

Children's Greek.
Monday, April 1 – 5:00 PM

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tuesday, April 2 – 11:30 AM

Adult Greek-Intermediate I.
Tuesday, April 2 – 5:30 PM

Catechism class
Tuesday, April 2 – 6:30 PM

Adult Greek-Beginner.
Tuesday, April 2 – 6:45 PM

Children's Greek (*)
Wednesday, April 3 – 5:00 PM

Adult Greek-Advanced.
Thursday, April 4 – 5:30 PM

Adult Greek-Intermediate II.
Thursday, April 4 – 6:45 PM

Annual Greek, Independence Day parade
Sunday, April 7 – 2:00 PM

Children's Greek.
Monday, April 8 – 5:00 PM

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tuesday, April 9 – 11:30 AM

Adult Greek-Intermediate I.
Tuesday, April 9 – 5:30 PM

Catechism class
Tuesday, April 9 – 6:30 PM

Adult Greek-Beginner.
Tuesday, April 9 – 6:45 PM

Adult Greek-Advanced.
Thursday, April 11 – 5:30 PM

Adult Greek-Intermediate II.
Thursday, April 11 – 6:45 PM

Children's Greek.
Monday, April 15 – 5:00 PM

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tuesday, April 16 – 11:30 AM

Adult Greek-Intermediate I.
Tuesday, April 16 – 5:30 PM

Catechism class
Tuesday, April 16 – 6:30 PM

Adult Greek-Beginner.
Tuesday, April 16 – 6:45 PM