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St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
Glory be to Jesus Christ! Glory be Forever!
Glory be to Jesus Christ! Glory be Forever!
ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY HILL Sunday, October 4, 2026 Join us for our Annual Cathedral Pilgrimage to Holy Hill, Wisconsin, home of the Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians. This year’s pilgrimage has special significance as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the gifting of the Icon of Our Lady of Pochaiv to Holy Hill. Our bus is quickly filling up, so please reserve your seat in advance at the parish office, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Tickets: Adults — $40 Children 12 and under — $20 All tickets must be paid for in advance. PILGRIMAGE SCHEDULE 8:00 AM — Departure from the Cathedral 10:30 AM — Arrival at Holy Hill 11:00 AM — Stations of the Cross 12:30 PM — Lunch (Café or bring your own picnic lunch) 2:00 PM — Divine Liturgy in the Basilica 4:00 PM — Moleben in the Oratory 5:00 PM — Departure from Holy Hill 7:30–8:00 PM — Arrival in Chicago (depending on traffic) Reserve your seat and join us for this special day of prayer and pilgrimage!
Mark the Date! October 17th & 18th St. Nicholas Cathedral will participate in Open House Chicago, opening its doors to thousands of visitors! Whether you've walked by and wondered what this magnificent structure looks like on the inside, if you're a regular sunday visitor, we welcome all to come learn about the cathedral, its incredible art and architecture, and so much more! From the Chicago Architecture site: DETAILS: There are many Byzantine churches in Chicago that are distinguished by their large central domes and their icon screens, but none are as impressive as St. Nicholas, "The Wonderworker." The parish, founded in 1906, quickly outgrew a small wooden church. The current building was modeled after the 11th-century St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine. The Neo-Byzantine, Cossack-Rococo edifice has 13 green cupolas topped with gold crosses rising 167 feet into the sky, representing Christ and his 12 apostles. St. Nicholas is recognized for its magnificent icons, mosaics and stained-glass windows designed by Munich Studio of Chicago. Hanging from the highest dome in the center of the cathedral is a brilliant nine-tiered golden chandelier from Greece equipped with 480 lights. St. Nicholas Cathedral is a vibrant center of community life, welcoming new neighbors and offering relief to the weary and those in need. VISITOR EXPERIENCE: The Cathedral main floor and choir loft will be open to the public. Docents will be available to answer questions or to give guided tours. On Sunday, Divine Liturgy will be celebrated and access to the entire first floor will be limited until after the last service ends at around 1:00pm. Visit the main cathedral floor, the choir loft, and the lower level hall with restrooms. There is no entry into the Sacristy.
Experience the sacred choral music that fills St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral during "Music Through the Ages" a special performance during the Open House Chicago weekend by the Choir Glorious, conducted by Maestra Bohdana Chepil. Sunday, October 18th at 1:30 p.m., the choir will perform Ukrainian sacred and secular masterworks by Berezovsky, Bortniansky, and Stetsenko, as well as contemporary pieces. The concert will be dedicated in honor and memory of the fallen heroes in the war in Ukraine. Free admission
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Cathedral Bulletin - December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025
St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral has served the Ukrainian community in Chicago since 1915. Our parish is a vibrant center of faith, culture, and community life.
Whether you are a lifelong parishioner or visiting for the first time, we invite you to join us for worship, fellowship, and service. Our doors are always open.
We celebrate the Divine Liturgy in both Ukrainian and English, preserving our rich Byzantine tradition while welcoming all who seek to grow in faith.
October 1, 2026
| Day | Time | Liturgy |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThursday, Oct 1 | 8:00 AM | Divine Liturgy — Ukrainian |
| 5:00 PM | Vespers — Ukrainian & English | |
| TomorrowFriday, Oct 2 | 8:00 AM | Divine Liturgy — Ukrainian & English |
| 5:00 PM | Vespers — Ukrainian & English |
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