Welcome
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. Live Webcasts
(when available) https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCXjnRlXp6IAc788g0bmxN5w follow the link for LIVESTREAM
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Announcements
Covid-19 Precautions - 10/29/2020
Due to recent alarming rise in COVID-19 infections locally, the cathedral is limited to attendance by 50 people at Divine Services. Masks must be worn over the nose and mouth at all times within the cathedral. You should not attend if you feel unwell, have a fever or have been in contact with someone with COVID-19. Please keep in mind that there are multiple liturgies celebrated throughout the week that you may attend and we ask that you observe physical distancing within the church. Online candles & commemorations
Candles can now be ordered online and will be placed according to your instructions at the next services. Prosphora commemorations with names of your beloved may also be ordered "for the health of" and "for the repose" to be read at the next Divine Liturgy. Please see our Russian site:
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