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.
We would like to inform you that Fr. Dean Photos will be serving as our priest for the time being. Fr. Dean will start Orthros at 9:00 AM, followed by Divine Liturgy at 10:00 AM on the days he is here. The updated schedule of services is on our Service Schedule Page (HERE). The Parish Council is working closely with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese to bring an Albanian priest to St. Nicholas church.
Dear Parishioners & Friends,
We are sorry to inform you that the chartered bus trip to visit the gravesite of Metropolitan Ilia has been canceled. For those who registered, your checks will be returned to you or you will receive a refund check from the church.
Thank you and have a blessed evening
Reminder: Church membership dues for the year 2023 are due now. Please show support for our church. Donate button below has a Membership option.
Build a Brick foundation
St Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church invites you to become a permanent part of out parish's legacy by purchasing a commemorative brick.
Please click HERE for more info.
His Excellency Metropolitan Ilia Katre of Philomelion fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, October 6, 2022. He was a beloved spiritual father, hierarch, and friend. Full article (English and Shqip)
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Metropolitan Ilia’s memory be sent to one of the following parishes:
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Las Vegas, NV (Building Fund)
St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL
Holy Trinity Albanian Orthodox Church, South Boston, MA
St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Sault St. Marie, MI
May his memory be eternal.