CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest issued a statement to the parishes of the Diocese of the Midwest on Thursday, May 30. The letter addresses the recent fire that broke out at St. Theodosius Cathedral in Cleveland, OH earlier this week. In his letter the Archbishop states: “For […]
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CLEVELAND, OH [DOM] – On Wednesday, May 29, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest led a service on the grounds of St. Theodosius Cathedral, Cleveland OH. The Archbishop gathered with local clergy and faith to offer prayers and comfort the faithful of the Cathedral community after the temple suffered significant damage when
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CLEVELAND, OH [DOM] – On Tuesday, May 28, the historic St. Theodosius Cathedral, Cleveland, OH suffered significant damage when the roof caught fire. The fire broke out in the afternoon around 3:30 p.m. EST. Local fire crews began to fight put out the fire in an effort to save the temple. Priest Jan Cizmar, Cathedral
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PALOS HEIGHTS, IL [DOM] – St. Luke Church, Palos Heights, IL is pleased to announce the celebration of their 40th anniversary this coming weekend, June 1 and June 2. The anniversary celebrations will be led by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. The Chicago-Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God will also
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SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – The canonization of a human being is the ultimate proof of God’s love: He cares for us so much that he enables us to live a life filled with His light, and to shine that light out to the world. Not every person achieves this, of course, but those who do
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DARIEN, IL [DOM] – The annual Clergy Convocation of the Diocese of the Midwest concluded its three day gathering at the Carmelite Spiritual Retreat Center in Darien, IL. This yearly spiritual retreat brings together priests and deacons from all over the Midwest. On Monday, May 20, the clergy gathered with His Eminence Archbishop Daniel for
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BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH [OCA] – Registration is now open for the 2024 Parish Development Forum, to be held from 1:00 PM EDT on Tuesday July 9 throug h noon on Thursday July 11. Host site for the Forum is Archangel Michael Orthodox Church, Broadview Heights, OH. The Forum is co-sponsored by the Orthodox Church in America’s Archdiocese of Western
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – May 14, marked the marks the 59th anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Leonty (Turkevich). He dedicated nearly 60 years of his life to priestly and episcopal service to the Church in America and was hierarch of the Diocese of the Midwest from 1933-1950, before his election as Primate of the
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YONKERS, NY [SVS] – Apply for the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) at St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary! In order to accommodate Holy Week and Pascha, the application deadline for the D.Min. program has been extended to June 1, 2024. The Doctor of Ministry program is welcoming applications for its 2027 cohort, to begin classes in Fall 2024.
ARCHPASTORAL GREETINGS TO THE NEWLY-ILLUMINED SERVANTS OF GOD IN THE PARISHES OF THE GOD-PROTECTED DIOCESE OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST BRIGHT FRIDAY COMMEMORATION OF THE LIFE-GIVING SPRING – MAY 10, 2024 Beloved Sons and Daughters in Christ, CHRIST IS RISEN! INDEED HE IS RISEN! I wish to congratulate you, the Newly-Illumined Orthodox Christians throughout