Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral (Chicago)

Coordinates: 41°54′6.98″N 87°40′54.77″W / 41.9019389°N 87.6818806°W / 41.9019389; -87.6818806
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Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathedral and Rectory
Chicago Landmark
Location1121 N. Leavitt Street
Chicago, Illinois
Coordinates41°54′6.98″N 87°40′54.77″W / 41.9019389°N 87.6818806°W / 41.9019389; -87.6818806
Built1903
ArchitectLouis Sullivan
NRHP reference No.76000693[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 16, 1976
Designated CLMarch 21, 1979

Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral is the cathedral church of the Orthodox Church in America Diocese of the Midwest. It is one of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan, one of the seminal architects of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places[1] and is designated a Chicago Landmark.[2]

History

The church was commissioned by a growing Orthodox community consisting of Rusyns, Russians, Serbs and Greeks of

Arts and Crafts
movements, as seen, for example, in the decorative design over the western entrance to the church, the window and roof framing, and the bell tower and cupolas.

The church is highlighted in numerous books on church architecture, among them Chicago Churches: A Photographic Essay by Elizabeth Johnson (Uppercase Books Inc, 1999) as well as The Spiritual Traveler's Guide to Chicago and Illinois by Marilyn Chiat (HiddenSpring 2004). The church was consecrated by St.

Tikhon of Moscow and was under the spiritual guidance of St. John of Chicago (Kochurov)
during its early years.

The church was elevated to a cathedral in 1923, and stands today a member of the Orthodox community in Chicago. It serves as the cathedral church of the Orthodox Church in America with Priest Alexander Koranda.

Services

The Divine Liturgy is celebrated at 9:30 am on Sundays, following singing of the Hours from 9:10 am. The Liturgy is also celebrated at 9:30 am on Feast days. Vigil is held at 5:00 pm on Saturdays.

Tours

Tours are held almost every other Saturday or by special appointment. Information is on the cathedral website. https://holytrinitycathedral.net/tours.html

Gallery

  • Holy Trinity Cathedral, exterior, Chicago, Illinois
    Holy Trinity Cathedral, exterior,
    Chicago, Illinois
  • Holy Trinity Cathedral, interior, Chicago, Illinois
    Holy Trinity Cathedral, interior,
    Chicago, Illinois
  • Interior showing the iconostasis
    Interior showing the iconostasis

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ "Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral and Rectory". Chicago Landmarks. City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, Landmarks Division. Archived from the original on 2007-12-14. Retrieved 2007-12-16.
  3. . Page 157.
  4. ^ Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, "Celebrating a Spiritual and Architectural Icon." Chicago (no publication date, but available from the cathedral as of January 2012).

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