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The miraculous Weeping Icon of the Blessed Virgin |
Welcome to St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church in Chicago! Please join us on Sundays for Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m.
Miresevini ne kishen Orthodokse te Shen Kollit ne Chicago! Ju lutemi beni te mundur pjesmarrjen tuaj cdo te Diele ne Liturgjine Hyjnore ne oren 10.00 a.m.
Our parish was founded in 1944 by Albanians from the southeastern part of the country, near the city of Korca. The current church building was built in 1961 and the beautiful interior is filled with wonderful icons, including the miraculous Icon of the Blessed Virgin, whose story is found here. Read the full history of our parish here.
If you would like to make an appointment to have your home or business blessed by Fr. Ignatius, please send him an email at priest@stnicholasalbanianchicago.org so he can put you on the schedule.
The Ladies Auxiliary is delighted to announce that on February 23, 2025 they are hosting our annual Pre-Lenten Luncheon AND Fr. Ignatius will hold an Icon Auction on the same day. The Icon Auction will take place in the church immediately following Liturgy. After the auction is completed, you may proceed into the church hall to take part in the Pre-Lenten Luncheon. You may purchase tickets for the luncheon on Sunday’s during coffee hour at the church. OR you can call the church office at 773-889-4282 or send an email with your name, phone number and number of tickets desired. Someone will contact you to confirm your reservation. The suggested donation for tickets is $30 for adults, $15 for children 6-12, and no charge for children 5 and under. The last day to purchase your tickets is Sunday, February 16. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Reserved tickets can be picked up and paid for on the day of the event in the hall after the Icon Auction. There is no charge to participate in the Icon Auction.
Details will be forthcoming as we get closer to the event.
Please see our updated school and dance pages. These are for all Albanians, regardless of faith. St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church is happy to host these classes, in celebration of our Albanian roots.
Either scan or click on the QR code to the left to send money using Zelle!
Zelle link goes to zelle@stnicholasalbanianchicago.org
And the best part is there are no fees involved, church receives 100% of what you send.
Reminder: Church membership dues for the year 2025 are due now. Please show support for our church. Donate button below has a Membership option.
Please note, when using the DONATE button below for memberships, you must scroll down and check the "Cover Fees" box so the church receives your entire membership dues.
Build a Brick foundation
Donations for our Commemorative Brick Program are still being taken. The bricks that have been ordered so far were laid in the fenced in side yard last month. Check it out the next time you come to church. Bricks can be made to honor a memory, mark a special occasion or to show support. A 4 inch by 8 inch brick with up to 3 lines of engraving can be ordered for a donation of $250.00. Forms can be found at the candle stand.
Please click HERE for more info.
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Metropolitan Ilia of Philomelion |
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Church Exterior |
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Church Interior |