Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 05, 2026
Fast Day (Fish Allowed)
Orthros Gospel Reading
Matthew 21:1-11; 15-17

Epistle Reading
St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9

Gospel Reading
John 12:1-18

Visit 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.

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Greek Language Programs

Greek Language Program Director: Dimitra Georgouses Frentzas peripatolanguage@gmail.com

Schedule

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Peripatein: A Center For Greek Language & Culture is pleased to offer Greek language classes for 2026-2027.

Please visit the calendar for the complete schedule (download).

Registration

Online registration is available for adults (summer, fall/winter/spring), teens/tweens, and children.

Tuition

Tuition Rates*
Full tuition based off three, 10-week quarters: fall, winter and spring
Adult $500 (or $250 per term)
Children (first child) $600 (or $350 per term) †
Children (second child) $500 (or $350 per term) †
Children (third+ child) $400 (or $350 per term) †
† All books/fees included.

Payments may be made online during registration or by check (checks should be made payable 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.

Details

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 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 HisEminence 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

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

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

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