Fr. Alexander Koranda

Minneapolis Cathedral Continues Search for Choir Director

MINNEAPOLIS, MN [DOM] – St Mary’s Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN, invites applications for the position of full time music director. With a passion for Orthodox church singing and the professional skills to lead a large choir and smaller ensembles, and with experience in choral traditions found in the Orthodox Church in America, you may be a …

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Archbishop Daniel joins Local Chicago Hierarchs for Orthodoxy Sunday

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest partook in the annual Chicagoland observance of the Triumph of Orthodoxy. Services were held at Holy Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago, IL, Sunday, March 9. His Eminence joined local hierarchs, clergy, and faithful from around Chicagoland, which welcomed the Bishop of Sitka …

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Diocesan Cathedral Welcomes Bishop of Alaska

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL welcomed His Grace Bishop Alexei of Sitka and Alaska on Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9. Bishop Alexei traveled to Chicago at the invitation of the Orthodox Christian Clergy Association of Greater …

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Clean Week Services in Chicago led by Archbishop Daniel

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – During the first week of Great and Holy Lent, March 3–7, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest led services at various communities in Chicago. On Clean Monday, His Eminence read the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Priest …

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Many Years to Archbishop Daniel on his Name Day

The clergy and faithful congratulate His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest on the occasion of his Name Day. May St. Daniel of Moscow intercede for you before the Thone of God, and may God grant you many years.  

Archpastoral Greetings of Archbishop Daniel on the First Day of Great Lent

Archpastoral Greetings of Archbishop Daniel on the First Day of Great Lent March 3, 2025 Let us begin the fast with joy! Let us prepare ourselves for spiritual efforts! Let us cleanse our soul and cleanse our flesh! Let us abstain from every passion as we abstain from food! Let us rejoice in the virtues …

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Department of Education Seeks Input from DOM Rectors

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Department of Education of the Diocese of the Midwest is distributing a survey to all Parish Rectors to aid the work of this new diocesan ministry. Priest Daniel Greeson, the newly appointed director of the department, is seeking this input to enhance the support and resources available to parishes across …

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Archbishop Daniel Visits Diocesan Seminarians at St. Tikhon’s Seminary

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Monday, February 24 and Tuesday, February 25, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest traveled to St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary in South Canaan, PA to meet with students of the Diocese of the Midwest. His Eminence was joined by Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Chancellor, and Priest Alexander Koranda, …

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Spiritual Children of St. Tikhon Gather to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of His Repose

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – A large and historical gathering brought together the Diocese of the Midwest and the Mid-America Diocese of the Russian Church Outside of Russia to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the repose of St. Tikhon of Moscow, Enlightener of North America. As previously announced, the feast was held on February 22, the …

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Department Directors hold First Meeting

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The newly appointed directors of the various departments and ministries of the Diocese of the Midwest met for the first time on February 4 and February 5. Meetings were held under the chairmanship of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest at the Chancery offices in Chicago, IL. Two …

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