Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Diocesan Seminarian Ordained to the Priesthood

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On March 30, Soul Saturday, Deacon Peter Ries was ordained to the Holy Priesthood at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Fr. Peter is in his third year at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary studying for his Master of Divinity degree. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest presided over […]

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Archbishop Daniel Visits Students During Great Lent

DES PLAINES, IL [DOM] – On Friday, March 29, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest visited the students of Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School in Des Plaines, IL. The Pre-K through eighth grade school gathers children from the various Orthodox jurisdictions from the Chicagoland, including the Orthodox Church in America, providing an

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Archbishop makes First Archpastoral Visit to Kokomo, Indiana

KOKOMO, IN [DOM] – The parish of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Kokomo, IN received its first episcopal visitation from  Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest on the First Sunday of Lent, March 23–24. His Eminence was accompanied in this visit by Priest Esteban Vázquez, Diocesan Vice-Chancellor. In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of

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Archbishop Daniel Leads Clean Week Services in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – During the first week of Great and Holy Lent, March 18–22, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest lead services at various diocesan communities in Chicago. On Clean Monday, His Eminence read the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral. Priest Alexander

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St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry Announces Paschal Troparion Project for Children

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – In anticipation of the Great Feast of our Lord’s Pascha, the St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry is again asking our youth to submit videos of the Paschal Troparion. These will be combined into a virtual concert to be released for the Feast. Musical education and liturgical participation are essential for our

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Broadview Heights Parish Hosts 85th Anniversary Event for St. Tikhon’s Seminary

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH [DOM] – On March 8-10, Archangel Michael Church in Broadview Heights, OH helped to celebrate St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary’s (STOTS) 85th anniversary. The gathering brought together hierarchs, clergy and STOTS alumni, along with faithful from the area. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon of America and Canada welcomed by Archbishop Daniel of Chicago

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ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest AT THE BEGINNING OF GREAT LENT 2024

ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest AT THE BEGINNING OF GREAT LENT 2024 Open to me the doors of repentance O Giver of Life; for my spirit rises early to pray towards Thy Holy Temple, bearing the temple of my body all defiled. But in Thy Compassion purify

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