Greek Orthodox Churches of America in Illinois
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across Illinois, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church of Aurora
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago
Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Decatur
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of East Moline
Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church of Glenview
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church of Joliet
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Libertyville
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Oak Lawn
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Palos Hills
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Rock Island
Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church of Springfield
Three Hierarchs Greek Orthodox Church of Champaign
Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Dekalb
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church of Elgin
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Hegewisch
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church of Justice
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Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church of Lincolnshire
Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church of Palatine
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church of Peoria
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Rockford
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Swansea
Annunciation Cathedral of Chicago
Saints Athanasios and John Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago
Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Des Plaines
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Elmhurst
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Homer Glen
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Kankakee
Holy Taxiarhai and Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church of Niles
Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church of Palos Heights
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church of Westchester
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Schiller Park
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek Orthodox churches are in Illinois?
Illinois has 35 Greek Orthodox churches, anchored by the Metropolis of Chicago's cathedral community.
Where is the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago headquartered?
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with jurisdiction extending into Wisconsin and Minnesota as well.
What is the oldest Greek Orthodox church in Illinois?
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, established in 1892 by Greek immigrants from Laconia and the Greek Islands, is the oldest church built specifically as a Greek Orthodox church in the Metropolis of Chicago. Its current Byzantine-Renaissance building was completed in 1910.
What is one of the largest Greek Orthodox congregations in Illinois?
St. Constantine parish, founded on Chicago's South Side in 1909, grew into one of the largest congregations in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
When did organized Orthodox Christian life begin in Chicago?
Organized Orthodox life in Chicago traces back to 1885, when Peter and Georgia Pooley, Greek immigrants from Corfu, formed a benevolent society aimed at establishing an Orthodox parish in the city.
