Fr. Alexander Koranda

Archbishop Visits with Diocesan Seminarians at St. Tikhon’s Seminary

October 24, 2023 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

SOUTH CANAAN, PA [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest traveled to St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, South Canaan, PA, to make a pastoral visit with the diocesan seminarians. The Archbishop arrived the evening of October 22 and returned to Chicago on Tuesday, October 24. Priest Alexander Koranda, Director of Seminarians …

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St. Luke Community Welcomes Archpriest from Romanian Orthodox Church

October 23, 2023 / News, Parish / 2 minutes of reading

PALOS HILLS, IL [DOM] – On Sunday, October 22, St. Luke Church, Palos Hills, IL welcomed the Inspector General of Missions from the Romanian Orthodox Metropolis of Iasi, Archpriest Iulian Negru and his Proetesa Antonetta. Fr. Iulian served the Divine Liturgy with Diocesan Chancellor Archpriest Paul Jannakos. Father spoke with over 100 people during brunch …

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National Clergy Retreat Concludes Four Day Gathering in the Diocese of the Midwest

October 20, 2023 / Diocesan, News / 3 minutes of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The “Synaxis: National Clergy Retreat for Active and Retired Priests” was held this past week from October 17-20, 2023, at the University of Saint Mary of the Lake Conference Center in Mundelein, IL. The inaugural conference put on by the OCA Office of Pastoral Life brought together more than 120 hierarchs …

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Stewards of the Orthodox Church in America Begin 2023 Appeal

October 13, 2023 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has designated November 5, 2023 as Steward Sunday for the Orthodox Church in America. This Sunday has been set aside to help support the work of the Orthodox Church in America through financial gifts. These donations support the many ministries, Departments, offices, boards, and mission work.   Read His …

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Miraculous Kursk Root Icon Received at Diocesan Cathedral

October 14, 2023 / Diocesan, News / 2 minutes of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Thursday, October 12, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest received the miraculous Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. The icon’s visit was in conjunction with the Cathedral’s month-long celebration of St. John of Chicago. Upon greeting …

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“Remembering the past, Rejoicing in current blessings, and Renewing a vision for the future” – Archbishop Encourages Faithful in Northwest Indiana Parish

October 31, 2023 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

MERRILLVILLE, IN [DOM] – On the weekend of October 7 and 8, Protection of the Virgin Mary Church, Merrillville, IN celebrated its 112th anniversary. In honor of the occasion, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest made his first archpastoral visit to the parish. The festivities began Saturday afternoon with Great Vespers, followed …

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Feast of St. Innocent of Alaska marks 40th Anniversary Celebration in Olmsted Falls, OH

October 10, 2023 / News, Parish / 2 minutes of reading

OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, OH [DOM] – Forty years removed from their first meetings as a mission, the faithful of Saint Innocent Church in Olmsted Township, OH, gathered to celebrate their Ruby Anniversary on Friday, October 6—their Patronal Feast, the Glorification of Saint Innocent of Alaska. Great Vespers and a Lity for the Departed honoring the four …

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Archbishop of Chicago appeals for prayer for those suffering in the Holy Land

October 14, 2023 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

THE ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST APPEALS FOR PRAYER FOR THOSE SUFFERING AS A RESULT OF THE VIOLENCE IN THE HOLY LAND Beloved Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest, Once again, the world is witnessing horrific acts of violence, in which one people is sorrowfully pitted against another. In light …

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Archbishop Congratulates Metropolitan Tikhon on His Name Day

October 9, 2023 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On October 9, the feast of St. Tikhon of Moscow, Enlightener of America, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest attended the Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. At the conclusion of the divine services, His Eminence extended congratulations to His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington, …

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Archpastoral Decree Proclaiming the Mother of God of Tikhvin as Sovereign Lady, Queen, and Protectress of the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest

January 7, 2024 / From the Bishop / 4 minutes of reading

O people, let us hasten to the Virgin Theotokos and Queen, giving thanks to Christ our God, And looking upon her miraculous image with contrition, let us fall down and cry out to her: O Mary, our Sovereign Lady, who visit this land in the miraculous appearance of thy precious image, save all the Christians …

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