CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The four Orthodox communities of Chicago gathered at Lake Michigan to serve the Great Blessing of Water on Saturday, January 11. Holy Trinity Cathedral, St. George Cathedral, Christ the Savior Church, and St. Makarios Mission, all Chicago parishes, came together to bless Lake Michigan during the Theophany season. Priest Alexander Koranda, […]
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DETROIT, MI [DOM] – For the first time in recent memory, Orthodox faithful gathered on the Feast of Theophany to bless the Detroit River. Represented were faithful from the Detroit area Diocese of the Midwest communities of Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral, and the parishes of Holy Trinity (Detroit), Holy Transfiguration (Livonia), and St. Mark
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The past year proved to be another active period for Diocese of the Midwest. During this time the diocese had the honor of hosting several major events, honoring distinguished clergy and laity, and experiencing life in the diocese expand. The Diocese of the Midwest played a central role in hosting various
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Wednesday, December 25, the great feast of the Church, the Nativity of the Lord, was celebrated at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest lead the festal services at the Cathedral. Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Archpriest Tarasiy Maxim, and
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ARCHPASTORAL GREETINGS OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST ON THE RADIANT FEAST OF OUR LORD’S NATIVITY – 25 DECEMBER 2024 Make ready, O Bethlehem! Let the manger be prepared! Let the cave show its welcome! The Truth comes and the shadow flees. God is born of a Virgin and is
McHENRY, IL [DOM] – The memory of the great wonderworker, St. Nicholas of Myra, was commemorated on December 19, the saint’s feast on the Julian Calendar, by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. The Archbishop celebrated the altar feast of St. Nicholas Church, McHenry, IL, with local clergy and faithful. Adding to
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BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH [DOM] – On Sunday, December 15, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest served a Hierarchal Divine Liturgy at Archangel Michael Church, Broadview Heights, OH. During the Liturgy, His Eminence advanced Noah Klembara through the ranks of Reader and Subdeacon, and finally ordained him to the Holy Diaconate. This was
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] — Wednesday, December 18, 2024, marks the fifteenth anniversary of the repose of His Eminence Archbishop Job of Chicago and the Midwest. The late Archbishop was remembered yesterday and today at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL, and throughout the diocese. Last evening at the Cathedral, following vespers, a memorial
DES PLAINES, IL [DOM] – Tuesday, December 17, marked the 40th day of repose for His Eminence Archbishop Peter of Chicago and Mid-America for the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. The Mid-American diocese hosted the 40th day memorial at Holy Virgin Protection Cathedral, Des Plaines, IL, their Diocesan Cathedral. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of
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SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – On Saturday December 14th at 1:00 PM EST, His Eminence Archbishop Alexander will offer online “A Reflection on Pain and Suffering” for clergy wives of the Orthodox Church in America. His Eminence will share his thoughts about the Book of Job, the message of the New Testament, and discussions between characters in Dostoevsky’s The
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