Fr. Alexander Koranda

Canonization Commission Makes Appeal For Intercession Accounts

December 7, 2023 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – The Canonization Commission of the Orthodox Church in America is inviting individuals to share their personal accounts of miraculous intercessions from Matushka Olga Michael in preparation of her upcoming glorification. These personal stories play an important role in bearing witness to her continued care for the Orthodox faithful and all who look to her …

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Dakotas Mission District featured on Ancient Faith Today Live

December 7, 2023 / News, Parish / 2 minutes of reading

MINOT, ND [DOM] – The newly established Dakotas Mission District of the Diocese of the Midwest was recently featured on Ancient Faith Today Live, hosted by Archpriest Thomas Soroka. Fr. Thomas interviewed Archpriest Paul Wesche, Dean of the Minneapolis Deanery, Priest William Rettig and Priest Paul Hodge on the developments of the mission district. The …

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A New Deacon Ordained for Missouri Mission

December 5, 2023 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

SAINT JAMES, MO [DOM] – On Sunday, December 3, Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Mission in Saint James, MO welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest for a pastoral visit. On Saturday, the Archbishop was given a tour of the new property where plans are underway for Annunciation’s stone temple to be …

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Diocesan Council holds Winter Meeting

December 1, 2023 / Diocesan, News / 2 minutes of reading

BURR RIDGE, IL [DOM] – On December 1, the Diocesan Council convened under the chairmanship of His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, for their final meeting of 2023. The Bishop’s Council met on the previous day, November 30, throughout the afternoon. The meeting gathered Archbishop Daniel along with the Deans of the diocesan …

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Thanksgiving Meal served by Chicago Parish Celebrates 10th Anniversary

December 1, 2023 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On November 22, the faithful of Christ the Savior Church, Chicago, IL, celebrated their 10th anniversary serving a Thanksgiving meal in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. The annual meal brings together bereaved families who have lost loved ones through tragic circumstances. The event began with two days of food preparation …

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Saint Macrina Orthodox Institute Offers Spirituality Class December/January

November 29, 2023 / News, Vocations / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] –  Saint Macrina Orthodox Institute is offering a new cycle of 7 courses focusing on the basics of Orthodox spirituality through important patristic texts. The texts will explain traditional scriptural interpretation and teach the ascetic theology of the Church. “Through these, students will learn to apply scriptural and liturgical images to our inner …

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In Memoriam: Protodeacon Nicholas Jannakos

November 21, 2023 / In Memoriam / 2 minutes of reading

ALBUQUERQUE, NM [DOM] – Protodeacon Nicholas Jannakos, 91, from All Saints of North America Church in Albuquerque, NM, fell asleep in the Lord on November 18, 2023. The late Protodeacon is the father of the Midwest Chancellor, Archpriest Paul Jannakos. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, along with the clergy and faithful of the diocese express their …

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Holy Synod of Bishops Confirms Additional 2% Employer Contribution to Pension Plan

November 15, 2023 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [OCA] – At its Regular Fall 2023 Session, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America met in Chicago, IL, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. At the meeting, the Holy Synod considered the decision of the Metropolitan Council regarding the OCA Pension Plan and confirmed its vote for an additional 2% in …

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