6th Friday of Lent
Friday, April 03, 2026
Strict Fast
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 66:10-24

Old Testament Reading
Genesis 49:33-50:26

Old Testament Reading
Proverbs 31:8-31

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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 • The Church

The life of the Orthodox Church perpetuates and fulfills the ministry of Jesus Christ. The close association between Christ and His Church is reflected in the images from the Scriptures which declare that Christ is the Head and the Church is His Body, and that Christ is the Bridegroom and the Church is His bride. Learn more»

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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.

Saturday of Lazarus - Orthros followed by Divine Liturgy
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Sat, Apr 4 – 8:30 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Apr 5 – 8:15 am

Orthros of Great Monday - Bridegroom Service
Sun, Apr 5 – 6:30 pm

Orthros of Great Tuesday - Bridegroom Service
Mon, Apr 6 – 6:30 pm

Orthros of Great Wednesday - Kassiani’s Hymn
Tue, Apr 7 – 6:30 pm

Holy Unction
Wed, Apr 8 – 3:30 pm

Orthros of Holy Thursday
Wed, Apr 8 – 6:30 pm

Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great - Mystical Supper
Thu, Apr 9 – 9:30 am

Service of the Passion of Christ - The Twelve Gospel Readings
Thu, Apr 9 – 6:30 pm

Great & Royal Hours
Fri, Apr 10 – 9:30 am

Great Friday Vespers: The Apokathelosis
Fri, Apr 10 – 3:30 pm

Orthros of Great Saturday - Service of the Lamentations

The solemnprocession of the Epitaphio will take place outside: from       

 LaSalle to Maple to Clak to Oak and back to the Cathedral
Fri, Apr 10 – 6:30 pm

The Vesperal Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great
Sat, Apr 11 – 9:00 am

Vigil for the Holy Resurrection
Sat, Apr 11 – 11:00 pm

Hierarchical Resurrection Service

Celebrated by HisEminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago

Sun, Apr 12 – 12:00 am

Agape Vespers Service
Sun, Apr 12 – 11:00 am

Great Vespers, Matins, Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom
Veneration of the Holy Relic of St. Raphael ofLesbos 
Mon, Apr 13 – 6:30 pm

Theotokos of the Life-giving Spring
St. Iakovos Retreat Center
Fri, Apr 17 – 9:00 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Apr 19 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Apr 26 – 8:15 am

Palm Folding and Potluck
Fri, Apr 3 – 5:00 pm

Palm Sunday Bake Sale - Prep Day
Sat, Apr 4 – 12:00 am

Palm Sunday Bake Sale
Sun, Apr 5 – 11:00 am

Palm Sunday Luncheon
Sun, Apr 5 – 11:30 am

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Apr 7 – 11:30 am

Easter Egg Hunt
Sun, Apr 12 – 12:00 pm

Kali Parea
Mon, Apr 13 – 11:00 am

Children Greek
Mon, Apr 13 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Apr 14 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Apr 14 – 5:30 pm

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Apr 14 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Apr 14 – 6:45 pm

Philoptochos General Meeting
Tue, Apr 14 – 7:00 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Apr 16 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Apr 16 – 6:45 pm

Children Greek
Mon, Apr 20 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Apr 21 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Apr 21 – 5:30 pm

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Apr 21 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Apr 21 – 6:45 pm

Philoptochos meeting
Tue, Apr 21 – 7:00 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Apr 23 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Apr 23 – 6:45 pm

Children Greek
Mon, Apr 27 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, Apr 28 – 11:30 am

Adult Greek - intermediate I
Tue, Apr 28 – 5:30 pm

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, Apr 28 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, Apr 28 – 6:45 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Apr 30 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Apr 30 – 6:45 pm