The City of Chicago
This rapid transit line serves both Wrigley Field, the north side home of the Cubs, and Guaranteed Rate Field, the south side home of the White Sox.
The Red Line
Taylor Swift's boyfriend plays this position in the NFL.
Tight End
Before converting to Christianity, St. Paul was present at the martyrdom of this early saint.
St. Stephen the First Martyr
Jesus’s parents travel to Bethlehem for the census because Joseph’s lineage traced back to this Israelite King.
King David
This is the patron saint of finances, travel, and the seas.
St. Nicholas
The Scoville Scale measures this quality of food.
Spiciness of peppers
There are this many crosses are in a single knot in a komboskini (prayer rope)
Seven
Ascension in Lincolnshire isn't the only church named after the Ascension in the United States! There is one in Fairview, NJ, and another in this California city near San Francisco.
Oakland
Completed in 1969, this 100-story steel and glass skyscraper is named after a famous American revolutionary.
The John Hancock Center
In 1979, this feature was added to NBA courts, allowing some of players' shots to count for more points.
Three-point line
St. Paul was on the way to this city before converting to Christianity.
Damascus
The beginning of this Gospel gives an explanation of "The Word" or in Greek Logos and the nature and identity of The Word made flesh.
John
This apostle would deny Jesus three times before realizing his lack of loyalty.
Peter
Açai berries grow on this continent
South America
This collection of monasteries is collectively called "Panagia's Garden" ("Το Περιβολι της Παναγιας")
Mount Athos
Aside from the gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, this is the only other New Testament book that describes the Ascension
The Gospel According to St. Mark
A major event in the history of science, the first self-sustaining, synthetic nuclear reaction occurred in 1942 in an underground racquetball court at this university.
The University of Chicago
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris featured NBC commentating from this rapper, who became an internet sensation during the Games.
Snoop Dogg
This is the evangelist who travels with St. Paul the most during his ministries.
St. Luke
Many of the references to Jesus are found in these writings by David.
Psalms
This Saint helps one find jobs, spouses and houses.
St Xenia of Petersburg.
When this U.S. State was purchased for $7 million dollars, U.S. Secretary of State William Seward, who oversaw its acquisition, was ridiculed for acquiring land considered worthless. Now, "Seward's Folly" is the 49th State in the Union.
Alaska
Around the time of Theophany, many Orthodox communities around the world continue to practice this tradition--a real "splash"--despite the frigid temperatures in some regions.
Dive for the Cross
This is Mr. John's extension number in the Ascension phone system.
#4
This Chicago-based restaurant chain was founded in 1963 as "The Dog House" and featured Chicago-style foods such as hot dogs, Maxwell Street Polish, and Italian Beef.
Portillo's
Because so many fans of the rival team come to away games here, this park is sometimes called "Wrigley Field North."
Miller Park
This is the city in which St. Paul was beheaded
Rome
This prophet foretold of the coming of the Messiah, and Prophesied, “Behold! A Virgin shall conceive and shall bear a Son. His Name shall be called Emmanuel - which means "God with us..."
Isaiah the Prophet
This patron saint of Ireland is said to have used a shamrock (three-foiled clover) to explain the concept of Trinity.
St. Patrick
This is Fr. Sotiri's birthday month.
August
St. Mary Magdalene is considered the beginner of this colorful Orthodox tradition.
Red eggs
At various times in our parish's life, the Ascension community has celebrated services in two local Lincolnshire schools. One is just down the street from us, the other is on Half Day Road.
Daniel Wright Junior High School and Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Named after a French priest from the 17th century, this Chicago university claims to be the largest Catholic university in the United States.
DePaul University
This is the only sport to be played on the moon.
Golf (played by Alan Shepard)
Paul writes to this community when he says, “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
Corinthians
During the transfiguration, Jesus is standing with Moses, who represents the law, and this man, who represents the prophets.
Elijah/Elias
This is the saint we celebrate today, September 22.
St. Phocas the Hieromartyr
In 490 BC, as the Greeks were defeating the Persians in a crucial battle, a man named Pheidippides ran from this city all the way to Athens to proclaim the Greek army's victory to the people there. Today, Pheidippides' run and its length have become the basis for a well-known long-distance foot race held in major cities across the globe and in major sporting competitions like the Olympics Games.
Marathon
Of the five ancient or original patriarchates, only four have remained in the Orthodox faith; this one, the fifth, is located in this city.
Rome
Ascension of Our Lord is one of only two Greek Orthodox Parishes in Lake County; this parish is the other.
St. Demetrios in Libertyville