St. James of Nisibis Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church of Evanston, IL

06/12/2026

🎨 All set and ready to glow! The tables are covered, the paint is poured, and the brushes are waiting. We are officially ready for tomorrow’s kids' paint party, and we can’t wait to see the incredible masterpieces our young artists create! A huge thank you to everyone who helped transform the room and set up the supplies today. Parents, make sure the kiddos wear clothes that can handle a little extra "creative flair" (just in case!). See you all tomorrow morning for a colorful day of fun, fellowship, and creativity! 🖌️✨

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

King Kostandianos (born in the city of Nish in modern day Serbia), was one of the most prominent figures of the Roman Empire. It was he who after more than 250 years officially ended persecutions against the Church in 313 A.D. with the Encyclical of Milan. Constantine proclaimed Christianity to be a...

06/05/2026

According to tradition and hagiographic sources, following the declaration of Christianity as the official state religion of Armenia in 301 AD, St. Gregory had a famous vision wherein the Only Begotten Son of God, Jesus Christ, descended from Heaven, his face aglow, and with the strike of a golden h...

06/04/2026

GRADUATES SUNDAY

This Sunday, we will be recognizing and celebrating the graduates of the Class of 2026, including those graduating from high school, college, graduate programs, and other educational institutions.

Your accomplishments are a source of pride and joy for our parish community, and we would like the opportunity to celebrate this important milestone with you and offer our prayers and best wishes for the future.

06/02/2026

05/29/2026

The magnificent life of Elijah, the great prophet of the Old Testament, is recorded for us in I and II Kings. Like Saint John the Baptist, Elijah was a real but almost legendary figure: hairy, dressed in animal skins and coming out of the wilderness to terrify the whole country with pronouncements o...