Annunciation Cathedral
Chicago, IL
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago
3rd Wednesday of Lent
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Strict Fast
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 10:12-20Old Testament Reading
Genesis 7:6-9Old Testament Reading
Proverbs 9:12-18Visit the Online Chapel for more daily readings, hymns, a monthly calendar of saints and feasts, and more.
Lenten Prayer Of St. Ephrem The Syrian
O Lord and Master of my life! Take from me the spirit of sloth, faint-heartedness, lust of power, and idle talk. But give rather the spirit of chastity, humility, patience, and love to Thy servant. Yea, Lord and King! Grant me to see my own errors and not to judge my brother, for Thou art blessed unto ages of ages. Amen.
Our Faith • Special Services
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Thank You!
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our sponsors, donors, and the Cathedral Soirée committee for your generosity and love. Together and through our faith, we will celebrate our community and the blessings The Lord has bestowed upon us.
Platinum Sponsors
- Mr. & Mrs. Michael Balourdos and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Litsos and Family
Mrs. Sophia Balourdos - Dimitri & Eleni Bousis and Family
- Mr. & Mrs. Dino Svigos and Family
- Mr. & Mrs. Bill P. Tsourapas and Family
Belvedere Financial - Mrs. Eleni Tzotzolis
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Tzotzolis and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Taso Tzotzolis and Family - Eric & Demetra Vassilatos and Family
Gold Sponsors
- Kleen Team — Stavrakas Family
- Nagaro & Soloway Family
- George H. Passias
Great American Payment Systems, Inc. - Roza Vologin
- Greg Zrazik & Ellen Best
Christopher Zrazik
Silver Sponsors
- Gus & Nancy Bartsocas
- Steve & Periklia Kapsalis and Family
- Mr. & Mrs. Vasilios Memmos and Family
- In Memory of
Harold A. Peponis & Arthur H. Peponis II - Tempo Café
Bronze Sponsors
- Drs. Jason Alexander & Cathryn Lee
- Anonymous
- Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
Chicago, IL - Jonathan W. Bacon & Polina Tsesarski
- Arthur & Nancy Balourdos Family
- Mr. & Mrs. John Chiamas
- In Memory of Alec K. & Viena P. Gianaris
- Dr. Kenneth A. Kehl, Mrs. Arlene Siavelis Kehl & Katherine G. Siavelis
- George Kalant & Heather Kendrick
- Jay & Milteva (Andonellis) Khurana and Family
- Athena & James Lakerdas
- Memory Eternal Funeral Directors, LTD.
Vanessa Adinamis & Christopher Stephanos - The John Miologos Family
Marian, Perri & Michaela Otil
Kevin, Alexandra, John & Cherie Miologos - Gus & Gail Pablecas
- Patricia Lappas Perritt
- Becky & Tony Petropoulos
- George & Jamie Reveliotis
- Esther Velis
- Annette & John Vranas
- Chris & Susanna Wickham
Soirée Donors
- Annunciation Cathedral
Ladies Philoptochos Society - Devanco Foods
- The Kozonis Familiy
- Perry Siatis
- Dr. Steve & Andréa Stryker and Family
Soirée Friends
- In Memory of Vasiliki Bovis
- Dennis & Lulu Margaris
- Socrates & Catherine Tshilds
Soirée Supporters
- Anonymous
- Lenette Collias
- Olga & Maria Mavrogenes
- Elizabeth Papadakos
- St. George Hellenic Orthodox Church
Schererville, IN - St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church
Palatine, IL - Mr. & Mrs. Stavros & Sofia Siliverdis
- Peter & Katherine Stamatis
- William & Alexandra Stathopoulos
- Steve & Maria Theofanous
Soirée In-Kind Supporters
- ABT Electronics
Television Raffle Prize - Eleni Bousis
Cashmere Cape Raffle Prize - Peter Furla
Photography Raffle Prize - Kostas Kangadis with
Blockbuster Print Invitations - The Langham, Chicago
Langham Raffle Prize - RJ Melman
Lettuce Entertain You
Gift Certificate Raffle Prize - Steve Galanis
Blackhawks Raffle Prize - Calamos
Bulls Raffle Prize - Niko Parnassos
Event Program - Ithaki Estiatorio
Chef Dinner Raffle Prize - Heads or Tails Donors
Adalina
The Bellevue
Doc B’s
Maple & Ash
Tavern on Rush
If we have inadvertently forgotten to acknowledge someone, please know that your efforts in helping to make the Soirée a success are greatly appreciated. Please contact us at soiree@annunciationcathedralchicago.org.
Fri, Mar 13 – 6:30 pm
Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Mar 15 – 8:15 am
Wed, Mar 18 – 6:30 pm
Fri, Mar 20 – 6:30 pm
Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Mar 22 – 8:15 am
Tue, Mar 24 – 7:00 pm
Wed, Mar 25 – 8:30 am
Fri, Mar 27 – 6:30 pm
Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Mar 29 – 8:15 am
Wed, Apr 1 – 6:30 pm
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Followed by fellowship and coffee
Sat, Apr 4 – 10:00 am
Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Apr 5 – 8:15 am
Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Mar 12 – 5:30 pm
Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Mar 12 – 6:45 pm
Children Greek
Mon, Mar 16 – 5:30 pm
Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Mar 17 – 11:30 am
Tue, Mar 17 – 7:00 pm
Thu, Mar 19 – 7:30 pm
Children Greek
Mon, Mar 23 – 5:30 pm
Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Mar 24 – 11:30 am
Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Mar 24 – 5:30 pm
Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Mar 24 – 5:30 pm
Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Mar 24 – 6:45 pm
Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Mar 26 – 5:30 pm
Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Mar 26 – 6:45 pm
Children Greek
Mon, Mar 30 – 5:30 pm
Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Mar 31 – 11:30 am
Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Mar 31 – 5:30 pm
Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Mar 31 – 5:30 pm
Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Mar 31 – 6:45 pm
Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 5701 N Redwood Dr, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
Tue, Mar 31 – 7:00 pm
Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Apr 2 – 5:30 pm
Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Apr 2 – 6:45 pm
Palm Sunday Bake Sale - Prep Day
Sat, Apr 4 – 12:00 am
Palm Sunday Bake Sale
Sun, Apr 5 – 12:00 am
Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Apr 7 – 11:30 am
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1017 N. LaSalle Blvd., Chicago, IL 60610-2604 | (312) 664-5485 | https://www.annunciationcathedralchicago.org/
V. Rev. Archimandrite Nephon Tsimalis, Dean