Welcome to the parish website of the Holy Virgin Protection Cathedral, a Russian Orthodox church located in Des Plaines, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Our church is a prominent place of worship for all the Russian Orthodox who live in Chicago and has as its goal the preservation of the spiritual traditions and the treasure of church services of ancient Russian Orthodoxy.  We are glad you are visiting our site and would like to invite you to acquaint yourself with our church and parish by exploring other pages. We hope to see you in person in our church where you will be able to enjoy the iconographic art, hear the splendid singing of our choir and to share in the joy of our Divine Services.

SUNDAY AT THE CATHEDRAL

• Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee
• The Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia
• Bishop Peter's namesday
• Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with ordination of a new deacon and new priest begins at 9 AM
• The sisterhood will hold a lunch in honor of Bishop Peter's namesday following Divine Liturgy
  

BLESSING OF HOMES

Between Theophany and the beginning of Great Lent it is customary to have our homes blessed by the clergy with Holy Water sanctified on Theophany.  Please see the list at the candle stand to sign up or call Fr. Andrei or Fr. Valery directly to arrange a time.

ORPR CAMP ANNOUNCES ANNUAL ST. TATIANA'S DAY MASQUERADE BALL

Friday, February 10th, 20127:00pm to 1:00am

The Petergof Ballroom | 577 Waukegan Rd | Northbrook, IL 60062.

Featuring the Russian musical group: Chicago Cossacks

Tickets: $85 for adults, $ 75 for students

For more information please go to the camp website: orprcamp.org/masquerade