A Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America
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 …
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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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 …
Saint Macrina Orthodox Institute Offers Spirituality Class December/January Continue 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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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Thursday, November 16 (November 3, O. S.), St. George Cathedral in Chicago, IL, celebrated the transferring of the relics of St. George the Great Martyr, the patron of their holy temple. Services were presided over by His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. The night prior, the All …
The clergy and faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest congratulate their hierarch, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, on the commemoration of his birthday. EIS POLLA ETI DESPOTA
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 …
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Orthodox Church in America Clergy Wives Advisory Group is hosting an online event on Saturday, November 18th, at 1pm, Eastern Time. The session will be lead by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. FLYER
DAYTON, OH [DOM] – On Friday and Saturday, November 10-11, 2023, as many as 80 Orthodox faithful from eight states and 19 parishes and institutions gathered at St Paul the Apostle Church in Dayton, OH, for music and liturgical instruction, prayer and fellowship. This is the second year in a row that the Diocese of …
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CHICAGO, IL [OCA] – To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, beloved children in the Lord, and to people of good will throughout the wide world: Every human life is incalculably precious; each human person is a soul for whom Christ died. As violence sweeps the world and conflicts in Israel …
Holy Synod issues statement on the conflict in Israel and Palestine Continue reading »