Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago celebrated its Centennial Anniversary the weekend of October 11 and 12, 2025.
Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy along with His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago, and Rev. Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne Apostolos Georgiafentis.
Honoring the legacy of those who built this Church, His Eminence said, “In the observances that you have been celebrating during your Church’s Centenary year, you have also been looking back in time to the living images of God – the heroes of your Community – who gifted to you this vibrant Community. You know many of their names, like the names of the Saints inscribed on their icons. And the ones whose names are unknown to you, they are no less important. Because it is through their sacrifice, their labors, their dedication – that you have this Church today… Our recognition of their sacrifice is a moment of profound gratitude – of eucharistic thankfulness to God and to them, for their faithfulness to the traditions of all our spiritual mothers and fathers. Their adherence to the Faith of the Ecumenical Councils, which finds its ultimate expression in the teaching of the Holy Icons, is an everlasting gift.”
Immediately following the Divine Liturgy, Parish Council President Thomas Demos presented a Resolution and donation authorizing the support of the community for the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartolomew Foundation, Founder Pledge, to Archons Dr. Peter Panton, Gus Pablecas and Pericles Siatis, Esq.
Later in the evening the Centennial Gala was held at the Westin O’Hare with hundreds of faithful and supporters present.
Photos by Christos Panos
