KENOSHA, WI [DOM] – Archpriest Alexis W. Fedec fell asleep in the Lord on July 14, 2024, at age 86, after a brief illness. A native of Philadelphia, PA, Father Alexis graduated from Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH. He attended Christ the Savior Seminary, Johnstown, PA, and Saint Tikhon’s Seminary, South Canaan, PA, from which […]
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TIKHVIN, RUSSIA [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest and a delegation from the diocese traveled to Tikhvin, Russia, in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the return of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God. At the invitation of the Diocesan Hierarch of Tikhvin and Lodeynoye Pole, His Grace
MINNEAPOLIS, MN [DOM] – Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Minneapolis, invites application for the position of full-time music director. If you have a passion for Orthodox church singing and the professional skills to lead, train, and teach a large choir and smaller ensembles (including a youth choir), and have a solid experience in the choral traditions of the
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BURR RIDGE, IL [DOM] On June 29th His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest celebrated the patronal feast day of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church in Burr Ridge, Illinois. His Eminence led the Divine Liturgy and was joined by Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Rector, Archpriest Daniel Doss, Archpriest Mykola Bodnarchuk, Priest Alexander Koranda,
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The diocesan seminarians gathered for their annual summer retreat in Chicago on June 24 through June 26. The retreat coincided with the 20th anniversary celebration of the return of the Tikhvin Icon. The seminarians actively took part in the preparation for the feast, as well as many of the logistical aspects as
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest has announced the appointment of a new Chancellor. On July 1st, Archpriest Herman Kincaid will be appointed Chancellor of the Diocese of the Midwest. The Chancellor of the Diocese is the first priest of the diocese and serves as main administrator assisting
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Sermon of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon at Liturgy for the 20th Anniversary of the Return of the Tikhvin Icon Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois June 26, 2024 In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. We are fortunate that the Mother of God, in her great love
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The feast of the Wonderworking Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God was celebrated this past Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26 with great splendor in this Diocese of the Midwest. The services took place at the historic Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL, and gathered Orthodox hierarchs, clergy,
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Holy Spirit Monday, June 24, Holy Trinity Cathedral continued its celebration of its altar feast with the Divine Liturgy and Cross Procession. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest presided over the festal services. Serving with Archbishop Daniel were, Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Mitered Archpriest Vladimir Kovalchuk,
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The feast of Holy Pentecost was celebrated on Sunday, June 23 by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. This weekend is the Altar Feast of the Diocesan Cathedral named in honor of the Holy Trinity. The Archbishop served the
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