The orthodox church

The Orthodox Church is the original Christian Church, the Church founded by the Lord Jesus Christ and described in the pages of the New Testament. Her history can be traced in unbroken continuity all the way back to Christ and His Twelve Apostles. The Orthodox Church maintains that the Church is the living Body of Jesus Christ.

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Welcome

We are very happy to welcome you to our website. Hopefully, you will leave here with a glimpse of the beautiful community of Holy Taxiarhai & Saint Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church in Niles, Illinois.  Perhaps you will even accept our heartfelt invitation to visit us and witness our warm and deeply spiritual community.  In this site you will find exciting information about our parish including worship services, ministries, schools, youth programs, outreach projects, educational opportunities and retreats. 


JOIN OUR PARISH FAMILY

Giving to His Church is a way to thank God for His grace and generosity. We are stewards of the Gospel and the stewards of our parish. We see our church, not as it is, but as it could be. We offer our treasure and ourselves sacrificially, so that, as members of the Body of Christ, we may reach our full potential in Him. 

We hope that you will join our Holy Taxiarhai and Saint Haralambos family in renewing the world around us through God’s loving grace. 

ARISTOTLE GREEK SCHOOLS

Registration for the 2023-24 School Year is NOW OPEN!

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EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

Our parish is always blessed with new and exciting events, some of which are highlighted below for your convenience. For a full listing of our parish events please visit the various sections of this website or our parish calendar.

  • Philoptochos spring bake sale

    Wednesday April 5th 9:00am-8:00pm. 

    Lunch will be served 11:30am-4:00pm

    Come enjoy homemade sweets, stay for lunch and browse our selection of red Easter eggs, Easter candles and baskets.

  • palm sunday luncheon | aPRIL 9TH

    All are invited to attend our Palm Sunday luncheon immediately following Divine Liturgy hosted by our Aristotle Afternoon Greek School.

    Cod fish meal served with beets, skordalia, peas & artichokes, bread, halva, and a Lenten cookie $30

    Pasta meal served with marinara sauce, bread and a Lenten cookie $10

    Sold Separately:  beets (16 ounce) $8, Peas & artichokes (16 ounce) $8, Skordalia (12 ounce) $5

  • saturday of lazaros & holy friday retreat

    April 8th, 2023Orthros & Divine Liturgy 8:30am –11am.  Followed by a Lenten meal. 

    Activities will include Holy Week crafts, making palm crosses and decorating the church for Palm Sunday.

    April 14th, 2023 - 11:30am-2:00pm Egg wrapping | Light lunch | Mini lessons | Crafts


    (Palm Cross making and Egg Wrapping are open to our entire Parish)

  • bright friday | april 21st | 6:00pm

    $40 per person | Kids under 12 free

    Food | Fellowship | Music

    Menu: Lamb Roast, Souvlaki, Chicken, Grecian Potatoes and Greek Salad

    Kids: Hot Dog and Chips

    Call our Church office to make reservations.

  • vacation church school 2023

    June 19th - June 23rd | 9:00am-12:00pm

    Music, Crafts, Spiritual Lessons, Snacks and more!
    Ages: Pre-K 4 year olds through 6th grade
    $50 (per child) includes T-Shirt

  • PTA FRAPPy HOUR | FRIDAYS 4:30-6:30PM

    Join us in the East Lobby (back parking lot - entrance of new building) for 2 hours of fellowship including bible story time cartoons for the children to keep them occupied while you relax with friends.

PARISH MINISTRIES

Our parish life at Holy Taxiarhai & St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church is built upon four pillars of Worship, Education, Fellowship, and Philanthropy. We invite you to find out more about our parish life and ministries through the following links. 

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