St. Mary Parish in Chicago Celebrates Its 115th Anniversary

Chicago, Illinois — On November 1, 2026, the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel of Detroit and the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America and His Grace Bishop Andrei of Cleveland, Auxiliary Bishop of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, were among the faithful of Dormition of the Mother of God Romanian Orthodox Parish in Chicago, Illinois, on the occasion of the 115th anniversary of the parish’s founding.

The anniversary began on Saturday evening, October 31, with a Parastas for the founders, benefactors, and members of the parish who have fallen asleep in the Lord, followed by Vespers. His Grace Bishop Andrei officiated the services in the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel.

Assisting His Grace were Very Rev. Fr. George Ursache, parish priest and Dean of the Central USA Deanery; Rev. Fr. Ilie Geani Nemes of Holy Nativity of the Lord Parish in Chicago, Illinois; Rev. Fr. Gheorghe Daniel Radu of Descent of the Holy Spirit Parish in Merrillville, Indiana; Rev. Fr. Daniel Pop of St. Athanasius the Great Parish in Aurora, Illinois; Rev. Fr. Tiberiu Georgian Opris of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Saint Louis, Missouri; and Rev.…