The Holy Church of Saint Andrew in Chicago Celebrates 100 Years of Historytranslated

The Holy Church of Saint Andrew, located at the heart of the famous lakeshore drive DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, celebrates its centennial. The first Divine Liturgy in the church was completed on Christmas Day in 1926. In 1955, as the community grew, a permanent sanctuary was erected, which has since become a landmark of Chicago, thanks to its iconic location and impressive architecture.

As with many other historic parishes of the Holy Archdiocese of America, Greek immigrants played a decisive role in the establishment and support of Saint Andrew's parish during its early years. Guided by their faith and under the leadership of their priest, they worked tirelessly, laying the foundations for today’s parish community.

For this reason, the offering they made remains alive to this day: clergy and laity of the parish work diligently to honor these first 100 years of history, shaping the best plans for the future.

During the celebrations for its centennial, Saint Andrew's parish invites you to celebrate with it this historic…

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