The Sacraments

The Sacraments

By Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald One of the best-known prayers of the Orthodox Church speaks of the spirit of God being “present in all places and filling all things.” This profound affirmation is basic to Orthodoxy’s understanding of God and His...
House Of God

House Of God

By Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald The visitor to an Orthodox Church is usually impressed by the unique features and the external differences between this place of worship and those of the various traditions of Western Christianity. The rich color, distinctive iconography and...
The Orthodox Church

The Orthodox Church

Our Faith: Articles and Resources for the Orthodox Christian Church An ever-growing number of persons from various backgrounds are becoming interested in the Orthodox Church. These individuals are discovering the ancient faith and rich traditions of the Orthodox...
Baptism Inquiry

Baptism Inquiry

You can contact the church office to schedule your sacraments at 847-358-5170 or Contact Us. In the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, a person is incorporated into the crucified, resurrected, and glorified Christ and is reborn to participate in the divine life. Baptism...
Wedding Inquiry

Wedding Inquiry

You can contact the church office to schedule your sacraments at 847-358-5170 or Contact Us. For the sacramental union of a man and a woman to be proper in the eyes of the Church, the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony must be performed in the Orthodox Church. For such an...