Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Department of Education Launches Lenten Video Series

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Department of Education of the Diocese of the Midwest has begun a Lenten Video series for the edification of the faithful. The first video in this series is a discussion on the newly published book “How to Read the Holy Fathers: A Guide for Orthodox Christians” between Priest Daniel Greeson, […]

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Midwest Seminarians Receive Visit from their Archpastor

SOUTH CANAAN, PA/YONKERS, NY [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest conducted his spring visits to St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary and St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary from Tuesday, March 3 through Friday, March 6 to meet with the seminarians of the Midwest. On Tuesday evening, the Archbishop arrived at St.

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St. Louis Faithful Welcome Archbishop on First Sunday of Lent

ST. LOUIS, MO [DOM] – On Sunday, March 1, the Sunday of Orthodoxy, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and theMidwest, made an archpastoral visit to St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church, St. Louis, MO Archbishop Daniel served the Divine Liturgy and was joined by Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Chancellor, Priest Matthew Mcdonald, Rector, Archpriest Anthony

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Archbishop Daniel presides over Orthodoxy Sunday in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest presided over the annual Chicagoland observance of the Triumph of Orthodoxy Vespers. Services were held at Holy Resurrection Serbian Cathedral, Chicago, IL, on Sunday, March 1. His Eminence concelebrated with His Grace Bishop Serafim of Kostajnica, as well as the clergy, and

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Archbishop Daniel leads Clean Week Services in Chicago Parishes

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – During the first week of Great and Holy Lent, February 23–27, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest led the reading of the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at his parishes in Chicago. On Clean Monday and Clean Thursday, His Eminence read the Great Canon at the

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ANNOUNCEMENT – Clean Week Office Hours

ANNOUNCMENT The Chancery Office will be closed for Clean Week from the end of business on Thursday, February 19, 2026, to the open of business on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. A communiqué on the diocesan website is forthcoming. For emergencies and other matters that might require immediate attention, please contact our chancellor or vice-chancellor by

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ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST AT THE BEGINNING OF GREAT LENT

ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST AT THE BEGINNING OF GREAT LENT To the Clergy, Monastics, Faithful and Friends of the Diocese of the Midwest Beloved in the Lord, I greet all of you with love as we enter into the grace-filled season of Great Lent. As the

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An Evening of Sharing and Learning

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – As chair of the Orthodox Church in America’s Canonization Commission, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, has a unique perspective on the glorification of Saint Olga of Kwethluk this past summer. On a late January evening, he shared that perspective with clergy wives of the Midwest Diocese in

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