Holy Nativity of the Lord Church
Orthodox Church in America
Holy Nativity of the Lord Church welcomes Christians and those who seek to understand Christianity in the Chicago area. Our aim is to make contact with and encourage others to join us in our life-enhancing Christian journey.
Holy Nativity of the Lord Church at Chicago, Illinois is a friendly Christian community where we welcome others to join us in our worship and service to God. Our emphasis is on learning and understanding the Bible and following the example of Jesus and his followers.
The vision of Holy Nativity of the Lord Church is to make an impact for God, here in Chicago, Illinois by helping people understand the enriching messages of eternal hope given to us by Jesus Christ through His words and deeds. Come just as you are - we'd love to get to know you better.
Service Times
Schedule of Services
Our services are normally in Romanian language (in English by request only, or as needed).
9:30 AM Matins
Sunday Morning
10:15 AM Divine Liturgy (Faithful wishing to receive the Holy Communion must confess first)
Sunday Morning
6:00 PM Great Vespers with Litia (5:00 PM on Saturday evening; 4:00 PM on Sunday evening).
Eves of Great Feasts
9:00am - Matins (8:00am in August); 10:00am - Holy Liturgy (9:00am in August)
Mornings of Great Feasts
7:00 PM Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts. On the Fifth Wednesday, the Vigil Matins of the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete is celebrated instead.
Wednesday Evenings in Great Lent
10 AM Akathist is served on the following lesser feast days: 26 Oct (St Demetrius), 8 Nov. (Archangel Michael), 30 Nov. (St Andrew), 6 Dec. (St Nicholas), 12 Dec. (St Spiridon), 7 Jan. (St John the Baptist), 30 Jan. (Three Hierarchs), 23 Apr. (St George), 21 May (SS Constantine and Helen), 24 June (Nativity of St John the Baptist), 29 June (SS Peter and Paul), 20 July (Prophet Elijah), 29 Aug. (Beheading of St John the Baptist), and on the Day of the Holy Spirit (Monday after Pentecost). On 1 Jan. we follow the Sunday schedule.
Location
2820 W Ardmore Ave
Chicago
Illinois
United States
Staff
V. Rev. Ioan Lupescu
Parish Priest
Contacts
Tel: 7738780837
Web: http://www.holynativitychurch.com/
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