5th Saturday of Lent: The Akathist Hymn
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Fast Day (Wine and Oil Allowed)
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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.

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2026 Palm Sunday Raffle

Purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to win a spring lamb and gift cards at our Palm Sunday Luncheon. Tickets may be purchased online (below) or by contacting the Cathedral office.

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Tickets may be purchased individually ($10) or in packs of 3 ($25).

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Orthros and Divine Liturgy
Sun, Mar 29 – 8:15 am

Presanctified Liturgy
Wed, Apr 1 – 6:30 pm

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

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

Greek Independence Day Program
Sun, Mar 29 – 11:30 am

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

Pan-Orthodox Akathist Hymn
Old Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Church 3602 W. Palmer Square, Chicago
Tue, Mar 31 – 7:00 pm

Philoptochos Baking Days - Melomakarona
Wed, Apr 1 – 10:30 am

Philoptochos Baking Days - Diples
Thu, Apr 2 – 10:30 am

Adult Greek - advanced
Thu, Apr 2 – 5:30 pm

Adult Greek - intermediate II
Thu, Apr 2 – 6:45 pm

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 – 11:00 am

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