Administration
/ About / Administration
Parish Administration
Our Bishop

 

His Grace, Bishop Daniel. Bishop of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest. Learn more here: https://www.oca.org/holy-synod/bishops/the-right-reverend-daniel

Our Priest

 

Reverend Philip Maikkula, Priest-in-Charge of Saint Makarios the Great Orthodox Mission since 2020. Fr. Philip was born in Michigan but grew up in South Florida. Upon moving to Chicago in the midst of 2020 he has reembraced his Midwest roots. Fr. Philip is married with three children. He loves cycling, baking, board games, and good company.  

image

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


image

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…”

Learn More >

image

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. 

More Information >

image

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.

Daily Readings >

image

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.

Today's Saints >

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