St. Tabitha's Society continues its ministry with a donation of handmade hats and slippers for local cancer patients.

The church school kicked off their first day with a picnic and games.

Photos from Orthodoxy Sunday liturgy.

St.Tabitha’s Circle continues to bring comfort and a smile to many cancer patients during the pandemic. 

On the Great and Holy Feast of Pentecost, His Eminence Archbishop Paul celebrated divine services at his diocesan Cathedral in Chicago, Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral. Archbishop Paul was joined by Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, and Protodeacon Thomas to celebrate the Altar Feast of the Cathedral.

The parish of Holy Trinity Cathedral welcomes our newest member!

View images from the Paschal Liturgy here.

Today the Church commemorates an important event in the earthly life of our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 2:22-40). Forty days after His birth the God-Infant was taken to the Jerusalem Temple, the center of the nation’s religious life. 

When Thou, O Lord, was baptized in the Jordan, the worship of the Trinity was made manifest...

Christ is Born!  Glorify Him!  Six individuals were welcomed into the Orthodox Faith.

Thank you to everyone who supported this year's Cookie Walk!

May His Eminence, Archbishop Job’s memory be eternal!

Congratulations to the Koranda family!

We welcomed over one thousand visitors to the cathedral during Open House Chicago!

Holy Trinity Cathedral is currently repairing the concrete porches that adorn the exterior of the cathedral. This is one of three phases left in completing the cathedral building.

On Sunday, September 22nd, Fr. Alexander led a group of parishioners to St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery to venerate the relics of recently glorified St. Mardarije. 

Church School is in session for the 2019-2020 year!

Holy Trinity Cathedral welcomed St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church Summer Camp. The children enjoyed learning about the saints who labored in Chicago and touring Chicago's oldest Orthodox community.

His Grace Bishop Paul presented an icon of “Christ the Good Shepherd” to the church school children of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Chicago, IL on Sunday, July 21.

On Sunday, July 21, cars in the church parking lot were blessed following Divine Liturgy.

Additional deliveries of hats were made to the Marjorie Weinberg Cancer Center at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Cardinal Bernadine Cancer Center Image Renewal Center at Loyola Hospital in July.

Photos from the Divine Liturgy and Kneeling Prayers of Pentecost, Sunday, June 16.

Thank you to everyone who assisted with our annual church school egg hunt!

Indeed He is Risen!

Thank you to all who came to prepare the Cathedral for the feast of Pascha!

The parish welcomed the St. Tikhon's Seminary Mission Choir on Sunday, April 14.

Area college students visited Holy Trinity on April 6 for the OCF retreat.

Our church school lenten retreat was held on Saturday, April 6.  Read more about what our students did.

Our thanks to Dr. David Ford for presenting his lecture on the writings of St. John Chrysostom on Sunday, March 31, 2019!  We were fortunate to be able to welcome many visitors.

Our Church School children marked the occasion with a procession of icons.

On Sunday, March 10, the parish of Holy Trinity greeted the Great Fast by welcoming two new catechumens and gathering together for prayer and fellowship.

PHOTO GALLERY from Sunday, January 6.

PHOTO GALLERY:

Royal Hours: December 23

Holy Supper & Vigil:  December 24

Divine Liturgy:  December 25

Our church school children performed their annual Yolka following coffee hour on Sunday, December 23.

December 18th marked the ninth anniversary of the falling asleep of His Eminence, Archbishop Job (Osacky). A solemn commemoration was led by His Grace, Bishop Paul of Chicago and Midwest, at the diocesan cathedral.

Thanks to everyone who baked for, worked and shopped at this year's Cookie Walk!  

32 parishioners and friends of Holy Trinity Cathedral gathered for Feed My Starving Children's annual Food Packing Session at Schaumburg Convention Center on Saturday, December 10.

Our Church School students have been making nativity greeting cards to raise funds for their Advent Project.

Photos from Vigil on October 30, 2018.

Fr. Moses Berry spoke at the parish on Saturday, October 27, 2018.

Holy Trinity Cathedral participated for the fourth year as a site host during Open House Chicago 2018.

We were very blessed to have Bishop Neophytos, Bishop of Nyeri & Mount Kenya, visit Holy Trinity Cathedral October 13-14.

We began our 2018-2019 Church School year on September 9 with a blessing, brief class and activities for the children.

The church school children and families filled 24 backpacks with school supplies on August 12 as part of their Dormition Service Project.

Our parish had the honor of welcoming His Grace, Archbishop LEO, and Father Rauno Pietarinen of the Orthodox Finnish Church July 28-29.

The parish prayed for the safety of our Project Mexico missionaries following the Divine Liturgy on July 22.

Thank you to everyone who donated towards the purchase of our new liturgical items.  We will put these items to good use at the Cathedral moving forward!

At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, July 22, Fr. Alexander and clergy processed to the parking lot for the annual blessing of cars in honor of the feast of the Prophet Elijah on the 20th of July.

24 crocheted hats, 2 lapghans, and 1 shawl, made by members of Holy Trinity Cathedral's St. Tabitha's Circle, were delivered to the Marjorie Weinberg Cancer center at Gottlieb Hospital in Melrose Park, IL.

Photos of Divine Liturgy, Kneeling Prayers and post-liturgy picnic.

The faithful of Holy Trinity Cathedral remember Metropolitan Lenonty on the 53rd anniversary of his repose.

Photos from Divine Liturgy and Deanery Bridegroom Matins on Sunday, April 1, 2018.

Thank you to the faculty and seminarians for their beautiful singing during services!

Blessing of Water - Theophany 2018 at Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral.

Church School children sang carols during the coffee hour following Divine Liturgy on Sunday, December 17.

On Saturday, December 9, a group of 23 individuals from Holy Trinity Cathedral and SS. Peter and Paul, Burr Ridge, participated in a Feed My Starving Children Mobile Packing event at the Schaumburg Convention Center.

Reception of the Hawaiian Iveron Myrhh Streaming Icon of the Theotokos, October 30 & 31, 2017.

Our church school students and teachers were blessed on Sunday, September 10 for the start of the new church school year.  

On July 20th the Church commemorates the Prophet Elijah. It is tradition to bless cars on this day or the nearest Sunday. On Sunday, July 23rd, after the dismissal, Fr. Alexander blessed all the cars in the parking lot. 

Photo gallery now available.

Thanks to everyone who spent the day today beautifying Holy Trinity Cathedral!

Thank you to everyone who baked, volunteered and otherwise supported the Cookie Walk on Dec. 17 & 18 from the Saints Martha & Mary Sisterhood!

On November 9, clergy and faithful gathered at Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral to witness the presentation of a replica of the Wonderworking Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God by Bishop Mstislav of Tikhvin, Russia.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to welcome all of our Open House guests!

On August 6, 2016 parishioners of Holy Trinity Cathedral gathered to knit and learn how a new ministry in Chicago is offering practical, emotional and spiritual support for expectant mothers who find themselves alone or without a good, safe home through pregnancy and childbirth.  

The children of our parish walked in procession around the Cathedral holding icons in memory of the final defeat of Iconoclasm and the restoration of the icons to the churches, commemorated annually on the First Sunday of Lent.

Thank you for supporting the "O" Club's annual Blini luncheon!

Annual Church School Yolka Presentation

Thank you to everyone who baked and donated their time and talents to make this year's Cookie Walk successful!  Thanks to Alvera and Michael Kolosovsky for submitting these photos from the event.

We hope everyone enjoyed our St. Nicholas Day crafts and singing!

Christ is Risen!  Indeed He is Risen!

Bishop Paul celebrated Divine Liturgy on Palm Sunday at Holy Trinity.

Holy Trinity's Church School children carried icons in procession around the church in celebration of Orthodoxy Sunday.

On Sunday, January 4, 2015, Holy Trinity's Church School children performed in the annual parish "Yolka," depicting the story of the Annunciation and Nativity of Jesus Christ.

Bishop PAUL was consecrated as the bishop of Chicago and the Midwest over two days, Friday, December 26 and Saturday, December 27, 2014.

...for supporting the Fall Resale Extravaganza on October 11 & 12, sponsored by the Saints Martha & Mary Sisterhood.

Thank you for supporting our inaugural event!

Thank you to Fr. John and all our families and teachers. We have begun the school year with a blessing! We begin our classroom work September 14.
 

A delicious luncheon was served on August 24 with a pirate theme by members of the Saints Martha & Mary Sisterhood (continue for slideshow).

Thank you for supporting this year's Cookie Walk!  All proceeds will go directly to the Cathedral restoration.

It was St. Thomas Sunday and also Mother's Day.  The church school held its annual Paschal Egg Hunt.

The children of Holy Trinity Cathedral's Church school presented their annual Christmas Yolka on Sunday, January 6, 2013 in the parish social hall to the delight of their parish and immediate families.

View photos from Theophany and the Service of the Blessing of the Water.

Congratulations to all the middle school, high school and college graduates!  May God Grant You Many Years!

Photos from Palm Sunday, Deanery Bridegroom Matins and Holy Week.

Geoff Bray, Executive Director of Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico, visited Holy Trinity Cathedral on Sunday, April 1 to provide information about this program and areas in which it urgently needs help. 

"Before Thy Cross, we bow down and worship, O Master!"

The parish of Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral commemorated the Triumph of Orthodoxy on March, 4, 2012, with a procession of children and adults carrying icons around the interior of the cathedral while the choir sang the Troparion for the day.

On January 6, 2012, Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago, IL was blessed with a visit from His Grace Bishop Matthias, for the feast of Holy Theophany.  His Grace concelebrated the services with Archpriest John S. Adamcio, Archpriest Sergei Garklavs, Archpriest Oleg Mironowicz, Father Vasile Susan and Deacon Thomas Keith, as witnessed by gathered faithful and guests.  The cathedral choir was directed by Yury Orlov.

Holy Trinity's annual holiday Cookie Walk will be held on Saturday, December 17th from 9a-4p and Sunday, December 18th, from 12p-4p. 

Bring your friends and neighbors to choose from the best selection around.  Homemade holiday treats will be sold to enjoy at our tables or to take home for the holidays.  Don't forget a few special treats for your favorite dog or as a unique gift for your dog-loving friends!

All proceeds will benefit the restoration of our Chicago Landmark Cathedral, designed by architect, Louis H. Sullivan, and completed in 1903.  Please contact Matushka Melania with any questions at 773-486-6064.

Click here to download a printable flyer.

Bravo to all the brave souls who entertained Holy Trinity in the parish's annual talent show!  Our thanks to Theoni Richardson for coordinating the event.

As you can see from the scaffolding, we are having work done in the Cathedral.  The four triangular ceilings have been washed, repaired, and painted, though there is still some stenciling work needed to be finished.  The canvas stencils on both the south and north arches have been cleaned and reattached. The canvas on the north arch was peeling away from the wall, the back covered with mold.

We are receiving bids on painting the bell tower, which we would like to complete as soon as possible.

Visit our photo gallery to see more of the work being done.

We welcome the missionaries from Holy Trinity who traveled with His Grace, Bishop MATTHIAS and other parishes of the Diocese of the Midwest!  We are happy you are home safe and sound.

Stephanie Richardson, Tatiana Fruin, Dennis Garlick, Theoni Richardson, Lisa Rusen, Brad Garlick and Evan Bernick traveled with Project Mexico to help build housing for the local Mexican people and work around St. Innocent's Orphanage.  We thank them for their hard work and ask that God may grant them Many Years!



To view photos of their trip, visit our Photo Gallery.  Many thanks to Tatiana Fruin for sharing these pictures with us!

  (To learn more about Project Mexico and the wonderful work being done at St. Innocent Orphanage, click here.)

AXIOS!  AXIOS!  AXIOS!

To be the Beacon of Orthodoxy in Chicago!

August 6, 2017