Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago Family Synaxis

01/13/2024

“God who simply is without beginning and without end, ever present, ever living.” - Person of Christ, Episode Eleven

As you start off the new year, consider including “The Person of Christ” video series and worksheets to your goals and resolutions.

In this series, Father Alexis Torrance discusses a variety of topics that strengthen our understanding and connection to God. Explore all the videos at chicago.goarch.org/personofchrist

12/13/2023

12/10/2023

10th Sunday of Luke

12/03/2023

14th Sunday of Luke

07/29/2023

Christ said that the two greatest commandments are to love God and to love your neighbor as yourself. As Blessed Theophylact explains, "all men are (our) neighbors." We would do well to examine our hearts: Do we hold all people to be worthy of our care, and fully human? Or, do we make exceptions based on outward differences in social standing, skin color, abilities, disabilities, differences of ideology? Regardless of our differences, we are called to love and care for everyone.

07/15/2023

Dr. Sofie Azmy, clinical psychologist and clergy wife, offers suggestions for reframing our parenting role and relationship with our growing children.

LISTEN » www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/familymatters/parenting_reboot_creating_a_healthy_mindset

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03/12/2023

Book Club is back with Part 2 - NEXT WEEK! Whether you attended part 1 or not, you'll want to tune in to this metropolis-wide virtual discussion of "For the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church"

This event is facilitated by Rev. Dr. Perry Hamalis, the Cecelia Schneller Mueller Professor of Religion at North Central College (Naperville, IL ). He earned a B.A. in Philosophy from Boston College, an M.Div. from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (valedictorian), and a Ph.D. in Religious Ethics from the University of Chicago. At North Central College, he teaches courses in Christian Ethics, Philosophical Ethics, Religion and Politics, and related topics. Fr. Perry has published and lectured internationally on topics pertaining to Eastern Orthodoxy, Bioethics, and Social Ethics, including the books he co-edited with Dr. Valerie Karras, "Orthodox Christian Perspectives on War" and "For the Life of the World: Towards a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church".

Learn how to join the conversation: chicago.goarch.org/event/engagingwithfaith/2023-03-16/

03/05/2023

For all our children and teens, please join us at this year’s Fanari Regional Retreat!

02/28/2023

Looking to enjoy some music AND support the Saint Iakovos Retreat Center? Check out the "The Best of Greece: The Ultimate Concert Tribute to Hellenism" on April 30th!

Greece’s timeless vocalist and interpreter Alkistis Protopsalti and artist Dimitris Mpasis, combine their voices in a musical program that is nothing less than the “BEST OF GREECE.” This event is a tribute to the most beloved and enduring songs in the history of Greek discography. Most selections were composed by two “giants” of the Greek composers; Mikis Theodorakis and Stavros Xarhakos, and will be interpreted by two powerful and impassioned voices.

Ticket prices are $100, $125, and $150 per person. To purchase tickets please visit the St. Iakovos Retreat Center website or www.northshorecenter.org/events/best-of-greece

02/10/2023

For the next week, consider the following practice--when you look into the eyes of your spouse be intentional in recognizing what is good, beautiful and true in them--the presence and image of God. Then, share the good you see in your spouse with gratitude to God.