Fr. Alexander Koranda

The Diocese of the Midwest Congratulates His Beatitude on His Birthday

July 15, 2023 July 15, 2023 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

BETHESDA, MD [OCA/DOM] – On the occasion of His Beatitude’s 57th birthday, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest congratulate Metropolitan Tikhon, and asks God to grant His Beatitude many years. On Saturday, July 15, the feast of St. Vladimir, Equal to the Apostles, His Beatitude …

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Archbishop Daniel Welcomes First Hierarch, Metropolitan Nikolai of Eastern America to Diocesan Cathedral

July 14, 2023 July 15, 2023 / Diocesan, News / 2 minutes of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Thursday, July 13, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest welcomed His Eminence Metropolitan Nikolai, Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, to the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Having just concelebrated the Divine Liturgy the …

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“Conversations with the Chancellor” Releases Three New Interviews

July 14, 2023 July 14, 2023 / Uncategorized / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Archpriest Paul Jannakos released three new interviews on “Orthodoxy and What Society Needs”, “”The Ship is Sinking and the Sailors are Painting the Smoke Stacks” and “Seminary Bound”. These three interviews can be viewed here. Produced and edited by the Office of the Chancellor.

10th Parish Development Forum Draws Over 100 Participants

July 14, 2023 July 14, 2023 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

PARMA, OH [OCA] – Participants from all over the country gathered for the tenth Parish Development Forum that was held Thursday July 13, through Saturday July 15. Host site for the Forum was Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Parma OH. The forum is co-sponsored by the Orthodox Church in America’s Archdiocese of Western Pennsylvania, the Diocese of …

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Archbishop Daniel Joins Celebration Honoring Local Hierarch

July 12, 2023 July 12, 2023 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

DES PLAINS, IL [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest participated in the celebration of His Eminence Archbishop Peter’s twentieth anniversary of consecration as a bishop. The celebration took place on Wednesday, July 12, at the Protection of the Virgin Cathedral (ROCOR), Des Plains, IL. His Eminence co-celebrated with His Eminence …

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Archbishop Visits Chicago Deanery Camp

July 7, 2023 July 7, 2023 / Deanery, News / 1 minute of reading

EAST TROY, WI [DOM] – On Friday, July 7, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest visited the Chicago Deanery Camp that is being held in East Troy, WI. As previously announced, the camp is running from July 5-8. During the visit, the Archbishop spent time with the campers answering questions and by …

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25th Anniversary Celebrated in Bloomington, IL

July 3, 2023 July 7, 2023 / News, Parish / 2 minutes of reading

BLOOMINGTON, IL [DOM] – This year commemorates the 25th anniversary of the founding of Holy Apostles Church, Bloomington IL. To mark the occasion, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest made his first archpastoral visit to the community. On Saturday, July 1, Divine Liturgy was held. Serving with Archbishop Daniel was Priest David …

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Faithful of Chicagoland gather to celebrate the First Enthroned Apostles

June 30, 2023 July 7, 2023 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

BURR RIDGE, IL [DOM] – The Altar Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Burr Ridge, IL, brought together clergy and faithful throughout Chicagoland. The feast began on Wednesday evening, June 28, with the celebration of Great Vespers. Divine Liturgy was held on Thursday, June 29. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the …

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Archpastoral Visit on the 3rd Sunday After Pentecost

June 30, 2023 July 7, 2023 / News, Parish / 2 minutes of reading

CHESTERTON, IN [DOM] – On Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, the clergy and faithful of St. Elizabeth the New Martyr, in Chesterton, Indiana, welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest for his first archpastoral visit to the parish. The weekend began with Great Vespers on Saturday evening, served by Priest Anthony Saunders, …

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Livonia, MI Parish Announces Upcoming Retreat for Men

June 28, 2023 June 28, 2023 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

LIVONIA, MI [DOM] – Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, Livonia, MI has announced an upcoming retreat entitled, “Beloved Sons: A Step into Mature Christianity.” This retreat is focused on various topics for men throughout a weekend in early October. “Beloved Sons is a retreat for Orthodox men that will help men uncover the voice of the …

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