Due to COVID-19: If you are in a high-risk category as defined by the CDC, have symptoms (such as temp over 100°F, chills, muscle aches/pains, cough/runny nose, sore throat or loss of taste/smell) or have been exposed to someone with symptoms, we ask that you remain home until you can safely return to the Church. Read our latest letter to our parishioners with more specifics by clicking here.
To attend services, please email or call 847-827-5510 x221 to reserve a place.
St. John the Baptist
Ἅγιος Ἰωάννης ὁ Βαπτιστής
Greek Orthodox Church
Ἑλληνική Ὀρθόδοξη Ἐκκλησία
Des Plaines, IL
Welcome to the parish website of
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. On this home page you will find links to parish events, retreats and more both at our parish and around the Metropolis. Join us Sunday mornings for Orthros/Matins between 8:30-9:45am. Divine Liturgy at 9:45am.
Great Vespers Saturday evenings at 6pm. Click here for additional upcoming services.
Important Links
The links below may be of interest to our parish website visitors and will open in a new window.
Our Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School
Light a Candle
If you would like to make an offering to the church or would like Fr. John and Fr. Athanasios to LIGHT A CANDLE click on the above candle image. Be sure to select the appropriate option from the drop down menu under Give To.
You can also find us on facebook and instagram. Click on the images below.
