Fr. Alexander Koranda

The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in America Concludes Meeting in Chicago

November 9, 2023 November 9, 2023 / Diocesan, News / 2 minutes of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America, meeting under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, held the Regular Fall 2023 Session, this week at the historic Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. The meetings began Tuesday morning and continued through Thursday evening. After the opening service and …

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The Proclamation of the Holy Synod of Bishops on the Glorification of the Righteous Matushka Olga

November 9, 2023 November 9, 2023 / National, News / 5 minutes of reading

The Proclamation of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America on the Glorification of the Righteous Servant of God Matushka Olga In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. To the beloved Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Orthodox Church in America …

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The Diocese of the Midwest Welcomes the Holy Synod of the OCA

November 7, 2023 November 7, 2023 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America, meeting under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, is holding the Regular Fall 2023 Session, this week at the historic Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. On Monday, November 6, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel greeted His Beatitude at the airport, …

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Clergy 2024 Cost of Living Adjustment

November 2, 2023 November 2, 2023 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] — In a letter to Rectors and Parish Councils dated November 1, 2023, Priest Esteban Vázquez, Vice-Chancellor of the Diocese of the Midwest, provides information with regard to the 2024 cost of living adjustment for diocesan priests. “This communication announces to all of our diocesan clergy and parishes that the Cost of …

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“Moved by Compassion: Christ the Good Samaritan” – Upcoming Retreat in Milwaukee, WI

November 2, 2023 November 15, 2023 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

MILWAUKEE, WI [DOM] – On Monday, November 13, at 6:30 pm, Priest John D. Jones, parish priest at Holy Theophany Mission, Walworth, WI, and Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Marquette University, will be giving a pre-Advent retreat in person at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Milwaukee, WI, and also live on Zoom. His talk …

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120 Years Later: The Great Missionary Saint of America and Martyr Commemorated in the Cathedral He Built

November 1, 2023 June 25, 2024 / Diocesan, News / 2 minutes of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Hieromartyr John of Chicago, a feast of great importance to the Diocese of the Midwest and locally in Chicago, was celebrated on Monday, October 30 and Tuesday, October 31. The celebration took place at the very temple that he built in the city of Chicago, Holy Trinity Cathedral, the Diocesan Cathedral …

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Pastoral Visit: Lublin, WI

October 30, 2023 November 22, 2023 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

LUBLIN, WI [DOM] – On the weekend of October 28 and 29, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest made his first archpastoral visit to Holy Assumption Church, Lublin, WI. After vespers the Archbishop had dinner with the Priest Hermann Klarr, Rector, and various leaders community members. On Sunday morning His Eminence presided …

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Chicago Parish Welcomes Archbishop

October 28, 2023 November 4, 2023 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The faithful of Christ the Savior Church, Chicago, IL received His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest for his first official pastoral visit on Sunday, October 22. His Eminence presided over the Divine Liturgy, with Rector, Priest John Kennerk and Deacon Andrew Bender. The choir was led by Reader. …

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FOCA Hosting Virtual Christmas Concert to Celebrate Nativity

October 26, 2023 October 26, 2023 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

WILKES BARRE, PA [DOM] – The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will be hosting a “Virtual Christmas Concert” on Sunday, December 25, and is inviting parishes from around the country to participate in their virtual Christmas concert. Parishes interested in participating are asked to email Father at focaspiritualadvisor@gmail.com. “We will also try to find …

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Spirituality and Healthy Relationships Retreat at St. Luke Church

October 26, 2023 October 26, 2023 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

PALOS HILLS, IL [DOM] – St. Luke Church, Palos Hills announced an upcoming retreat entitled, “Spirituality and Healthy Relations” which will be given by Archpriest Iulian Negru of the Romanian Orthodox Church. The retreat will take place on Monday, October 30 at 6:00 p.m.