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St. Makarios the Great Orthodox Mission is a mission church of the Orthodox Church in America within the Diocese of the Midwest. The mission began in Hyde Park in 2008 as part of a ministry to students at the University of Chicago. We have since grown to include not only university students but also ecumenical friends, inquirers, and Orthodox Christians from across Chicagoland. The goal of St. Makarios Mission is to provide an Orthodox Christian presence and witness to the broader South Side community.

Whether you are an Orthodox Christian looking for a neighborhood parish, a spiritual seeker, or a curious inquirer, all are welcome! Come visit. See the beauty and profundity of our liturgy and sacramental life; the truth, wisdom, and light of Orthodox teachings; the gentle strength of our healing pastoral care for the person; and the generous liberality of our concern for our neighbor. 

Join us for Liturgy in the upper room of the United Church of Hyde Park, located at the corner of 53rd and Blackstone (1448 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615). Enter through the double green doors on Blackstone Avenue and follow the signs up the stairs.

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I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.

Psalm 122:1

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The Mission of The Orthodox Church in America, the local autocephalous Orthodox Christian Church, is to be faithful in fulfilling the commandment of Christ to “Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…”

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St. Makarios Orthodox Mission is part of the Diocese of the Midwest. Our mission is bringing the joy of Christ's resurrection to those who have never heard the Good News, and to strengthen and encourage the faithful who reside within Chicago and the local area. 

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The Holy Scripture is a collection of books written over multiple centuries by those inspired by God to do so. It is the primary witness to the Orthodox Christian faith, within Holy Tradition and often described as its highest point. It was written by the prophets and apostles in human language, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and collected, edited, and canonized by the Church.

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Holiness or sainthood is a gift (charisma) given by God to man, through the Holy Spirit. Man's effort to become a participant in the life of divine holiness is indispensable, but sanctification itself is the work of the Holy Trinity, especially through the sanctifying power of Jesus Christ, who was incarnate, suffered crucifixion, and rose from the dead, in order to lead us to the life of holiness, through the communion with the Holy Spirit.

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St. Makarios Orthodox Mission
1448 E 53rd St
Chicago (Hyde Park), Illinois 60615
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