Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral (Chicago)
Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathedral and Rectory | |
Chicago Landmark | |
Location | 1121 N. Leavitt Street Chicago, Illinois |
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Coordinates | 41°54′6.98″N 87°40′54.77″W / 41.9019389°N 87.6818806°W |
Built | 1903 |
Architect | Louis Sullivan |
NRHP reference No. | 76000693[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | March 16, 1976 |
Designated CL | March 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
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.
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
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Holy Trinity Cathedral, exterior,Chicago, Illinois
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Holy Trinity Cathedral, interior,Chicago, Illinois
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Interior showing the iconostasis
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- ^ "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.
- ISBN 1-58768-010-6. Page 157.
- ^ Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, "Celebrating a Spiritual and Architectural Icon." Chicago (no publication date, but available from the cathedral as of January 2012).
External links
- Official Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral website
- High-resolution 360° Panoramas and Images of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox | Art Atlas