About Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church is a Orthodox parish located at 2350 EAST DEMPSTER STREET, Des Plaines, IL, 60016. The Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church parish office answers at +18478275519.
Patron saint of Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
John, Apostle & Evangelist
Feast day: Dec 27
Other parishes named after Saint John the Baptist
5 other churches named in honor of Saint John the Baptist are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · New York City, NY
Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
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Catholic · Milwaukie, OR
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
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Catholic · Columbus, OH
Saint John the Baptist Italian Catholic
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Catholic · Fort Lauderdale, FL
St. John the Baptist
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Orthodox · Post Falls, ID
St John the Baptist Orthodox Church
Where is Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church located?
Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church is located at 2350 EAST DEMPSTER STREET, Des Plaines, IL, 60016. The building sits at coordinates 42.04071, -87.86608, placing it in Des Plaines, IL 60016.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
The ZIP code 60016 area around Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church is home to 61,988 residents with a median household income of $80,116 and a median age of 41.8 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
Orthodox Christians worship through the Divine Liturgy, which traces back to the 4th century and is still sung today.
- The Liturgy runs 1.5–2 hours. Much of it is sung by the choir; the congregation stands for much of the service.
- You may see incense, icons, and vestments in vivid colors changed for each liturgical season.
- Communion is reserved for Orthodox Christians who have prepared through confession and fasting.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
- What denomination is Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church?
- This parish is part of the Orthodox tradition.
- Where is Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church located?
- The parish is located at 2350 EAST DEMPSTER STREET, Des Plaines, IL, 60016.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church?
- Saint John the Baptist (John, Apostle & Evangelist). Feast day: Dec 27.
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