Near West Side

St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church

733 S. Ashland Ave.

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Saturday

10am - 4pm

Sunday

12pm - 4pm

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Photography Allowed
  • Restrooms Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Refreshments For Purchase

Architect

Alexander Levy

Year Completed

1910

OHC appearances

2021, 2019, 2022, 2023

DETAILS:

Designed by Alexander Levy in the Greek Revival style, this restored church originally opened in 1910 as Anshe Sholom Synagogue. After becoming a Greek Orthodox church in 1927, the congregation struggled to retain its membership over the ensuing decades as urban renewal and highway construction displaced large portions of the community. A fire gravely damaged the building in 1977, after which it took the congregation two decades to rebuild. Yet another fire tore through the church in 2013, but St. Basil rallied quickly to fully renovate the sanctuary and re-plate the dome as a beacon to welcome back members.

VISITOR EXPERIENCE:

The main floor will be open for viewing of Iconography, Altar area and Stained Windows. The church balcony will also be open for viewing and photography. Volunteers will be on site to answer questions. There is free parking behind the church and across the street on Ashland at the UHS Parking lot.

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