Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Archbishop sends greetings to Midwest Clergy before Holy Week and Pascha

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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – HIs Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest sent out a greeting to his clergy in anticipation of Holy Week and Pascha. In the Archbishop’s message he encourages his clergy to enter deeply into the services of Holy Week and also expressed his appreciation for their “sacrificial service, your perseverance […]

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Archbishop Places Antimension and Offers Thanksgiving at St. Paul the Apostle Monastery

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BOSCOBEL, WI [DOM] – On Monday, March 30, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest made an Archpastoral visit to the newly formed monastic community of the diocese, St. Paul the Apostle Monastery. The Archbishop arrived and was greeted by the monastery Superior, Hierodeacon Menas (Thomas), along with members of the brotherhood and

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St. Theodosius Cathedral begins Restoration after Devastating Fire

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CLEVELAND, OH [DOM] – The restoration of the iconic Orthodox Cathedral of St. Theodosius of Chernigov in Cleveland has started. The parish had originally intended to begin the cathedral restoration last August. However, the discovery of a $3 million funding shortfall required a comprehensive reassessment of the project’s scope. After careful deliberation, it was determined

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Twelfth Parish Development Forum to be Held in Palos Hills IL, July 9-11

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HICAGO, IL [OCA] – The Diocese of the Midwest announced today that the 2026 Parish Development Forum will be held at Saint Luke’s Church in the Chicago suburb of Palos Hills, IL. The Forum will begin at 1:00 PM Thursday July 9 and conclude before noon on Saturday July 11, 2026. The Parish Development Forum is

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In Memoriam: Patriarch Ilia II (Ghudushauri-Shiolashvili)

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TBILISI, GEORGIA [DOM] – His Holiness Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Archbishop of Mtskheta-Tbilisi, Metropolitan of Bichvinta and Tskhum-Abkhazia Ilia II, reposed in the Lord, today, March 17. The Patriarch served 48 years as primate of the Georgian Church beginning on December 25, 1977. His Holiness was 93 at the time of his repose. A memorial

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Pray for Those Entering the Church

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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Great Lent is a particularly meaningful time of preparation for those journeying toward full reception into the Orthodox Church at Pascha. Across the Diocese of the Midwest, many men and women are deepening their prayer, study, and spiritual formation as they prepare to receive the Sacraments that will fully unite them to

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Diocese of the Midwest Announces Establishment of St. Paul the Apostle Monastery

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BOSCOBEL, WI [DOM] – With the blessing of Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, a new monastic community has been formally established in the Diocese of the Midwest at the former property of St. Isaac of Syria Skete, Boscobel, WI. The new community, St. Paul the Apostle Monastery, was canonically established by decree of

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Department of Clergy Health and Family Life Announce Small Group Clergy Retreats

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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Department of Clergy Health and Family Life of the Diocese and the Midwest has announced the launching of a new initiative in 2026: Small Group Clergy Retreats. These retreats are offered at no expense to diocesan clergy. However, space is limited. Clergy may reserve a place at any one retreat

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