Holy Friday
Friday, April 10, 2026
Strict Fast
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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 • Special Services

At the center of the life of the Church is the Holy Eucharist, which is the principal celebration of our faith and the means through which we participate in the very life of the Holy Trinity. Learn more»

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Worship

O Come, let us Worship and bow down before our King and God.
O Come, let us worship and bow down before Christ, our King and God.
O Come, let us worship and bow down to Christ Himself, our King and God.

This invitation marks the beginning of each day for the Orthodox Church. It comes from the office of Vespers, and it expresses the attitude which is at the heart of Orthodoxy. The Worship of God - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, - is fundamental to the life and spirit of the Orthodox Church. Learn More»

Schedule of Upcoming Services

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

Orthros of Great Saturday - Service of the Lamentations

The solemn procession of the Epitaphio will take place outside: from LaSalle to Maple to Clark 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 His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago

Sun, Apr 12 – 12:00 am

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

Renewal Monday Paschal Vigil: 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

Divine Liturgy in English - followed by fellowship, coffee and Homily in the Bessie Miller Hall
Sat, Apr 18 – 10:00 am

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

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

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, May 3 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, May 10 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, May 17 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, May 24 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
2nd Saturday of Souls
Sat, May 30 – 8:30 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, May 31 – 8:15 am

Divine Liturgy in English
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Followed by fellowship and coffee 
Sat, Jun 6 – 10:00 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Jun 7 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Jun 14 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Jun 21 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Jun 28 – 8:15 am

Great Vespers
Saint Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church 1401 Wagner Rd, Glenview, IL 60025, United States
+ Feast of Saint Peter and Paul
Sun, Jun 28 – 6:00 pm

Orthros and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
Saint Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church 1401 Wagner Rd, Glenview, IL 60025, United States
+Feast of St. Peter and Paul
Mon, Jun 29 – 8:30 am

Great Vespers
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church 2501 Wolf Rd, Westchester, IL 60154, United States
+Feast of the Holy Apostles
Mon, Jun 29 – 7:00 pm

Orthros and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church 2501 Wolf Rd, Westchester, IL 60154, United States
+Feast of The Holy Apostles
Tue, Jun 30 – 8:30 am

Divine Liturgy in English
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Followed by fellowship and coffee 
Sat, Jul 4 – 10:00 am

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

Sunday Services

Sundays
Orthros (Matins): 8:15 AM
Divine Liturgy: 9:45 AM

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

Orthros of Great Saturday - Service of the Lamentations

The solemn procession of the Epitaphio will take place outside: from LaSalle to Maple to Clark 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 His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago

Sun, Apr 12 – 12:00 am

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

Renewal Monday Paschal Vigil: 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

Divine Liturgy in English - followed by fellowship, coffee and Homily in the Bessie Miller Hall
Sat, Apr 18 – 10:00 am

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

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

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, May 3 – 8:15 am

Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, May 10 – 8:15 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

A Night of Sisterhood and Salsa
Fri, Apr 24 – 6:30 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

Children Greek
Mon, May 4 – 5:30 pm

Feed the Hungry
Annunciation
Tue, May 5 – 11:30 am

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

Tween/Teen Greek
Tue, May 5 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - beginner
Tue, May 5 – 6:45 pm

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, May 7 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, May 7 – 6:45 pm

Philoptochos Coffee Hour - Mother's Day
Sun, May 10 – 12:00 am