Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church is a parish in the Diocese of the Midwest of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). It has been serving Joliet, IL since September 1907.· Over the last 100+ years, St. Nicholas has grown from a primarily immigrant parish, to one whose members are primarily Americans both cradle and convert with some Slav transplants.

At present, St. Nicholas has 50+ members with many friends of the parish in attendance. We are a growing church community worshiping God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — in the 2000+ year-old Tradition of the Apostles.·

While many aspects of Orthodox worship may seem strange and unfamiliar to you as a visitor, we trust that over time the beauty, sanctity, and reverence of the Divine Liturgy will bring you into a closer and eternal relationship with God. You will be in our prayers, and we invite you to visit our church family.

A great read passed on by our very own Bishop Paul regarding the role of children in the Orthodox Church. Go.

• Hurricane Harvey Relief- http://support.iocc.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=2149.0&dlv_id=6567&pgwrap=n
• Ohio church struck by arson - http://byztex.blogspot.com/2017/08/ohio-church-struck-by-arson.html

President - Gregory Grabavoy

1st Vice President - Deb Cook

2nd Vice President - Lori Snode

Treasurer - Mike Baker

Secretary - Kathy Whalen

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