A Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Chicago Deanery gathered on Sunday evening, April 9, to begin Great and Holy Week serving the first service of the week, Bridegroom Matins. The service was lead by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest who was joined by local clergy. The tradition of gathering as a deanery …
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Feast of our Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem was celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest this past weekend, April 8 and 9 at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. His Eminence was joined by cathedral clergy, Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Archpriest Tasrasiy Maxim, …
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – April 11 commemorates the falling asleep of His Eminence Archbishop John (Garkalvas). The Archbishop served the Diocese of the Midwest from 1957-1978, and is remembered for many of his great attributes, but also for his guardianship of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God. The late Archbishop will be remember …
Archbishop John (Garklavs) Anniversary of Repose Continue reading »
ST. JAMES, MO [DOM] – The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Mission had the honor of welcoming two holy icons of the Theotokos in the past couple of weeks. This was a source of great joy as the mission is looking to break ground for their new temple. For the altar feast on March 25, …
Mission Parish Welcomes Two Holy Icons to Site of New Church Continue reading »
GREEN BAY, WI [DOM] – George Mangan Jr. built his life around God and his family. He was born in Lansing, Michigan November 16th, 1935 died peacefully April 1st, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Cathleen “Cathy”, son M. Sean (Sue) Mangan, daughter Julie (Rob) Schaffer, and son Kile; grandchildren, Katie, Áine (Sam), Andrew …
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Paul, the late Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest reposed a year ago on the Holy and Saving day of the Resurrection of the Lord, April 24, 2022. The beloved Archbishop was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer and fell asleep in the Lord only a …
Observances Set for the First Anniversary of Repose of Archbishop Paul Continue reading »
MARBLEHEAD, OH [DOM] – The Ottawa County Historical Society is honoring Holy Assumption Orthodox Church in Marblehead as the oldest Orthodox Church Building in the State of Ohio, and celebrating the role of immigrants during the 19th and 20th centuries in the development of Ottawa County, with an official State of Ohio historical marker permanently …
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Clergy Wives’ Advisory Group of the Orthodox Church in America, operating under the Office of Pastoral Life, is pleased to announce an online gathering organized especially for the widows of clergy. On Bright Saturday, April 22, His Grace, Bishop John Abdalah of the Antiochian Archdiocese will lead the retreat. Clergy …
Clergy Widows Retreat to be Held on Bright Saturday Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocesan Cathedral of Chicago and the Midwest celebrates the 120th anniversary of its consecration, today, March 29, 2023. Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL is a community that is no stranger to significant events or milestones having just celebrated their 130 anniversary, but the building of this historic cathedral is the …
Historic Diocesan Cathedral Celebrates 120th Consecration Anniversary Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The ‘Dakotas Mission District’ is an administrative territory within the Minneapolis Deanery of the OCA Midwest Diocese of Chicago. Established in February 2023, it is located in the states of North and South Dakota and is overseen by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. His Eminence is represented …