Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Sunday Lenten Vesper Schedule Announced by Chicago Deanery

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Chicago Deanery of Diocese of the Midwest has released its 2024 schedule for Sunday Lenten Vesper services. Weekly homilies will be offered by deanery clergy focusing on a chapter from St. John Climacus’ “Ladder of the Divine Ascent.”  All services begin at 6:00 p.m. and are followed by fellowship and […]

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Meeting Held at Chancery for Upcoming International Youth Gathering

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Meetings were held this weekend in preparation for the upcoming international youth event, Chicago 2024: An International Orthodox Youth Encounter. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest met with Priest Kirill Zawatski, coordinator, and Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean. This summer from June 21-28 nearly 100 young adults from

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Archbishop Daniel Celebrates Name Day with Local Clergy

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Monday, March 4, the feast of the Right-believing Prince Daniel of Moscow was held at St. George Cathedral, Chicago, IL. The Right-believing prince is the heavenly patron of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago adn the Midwest. Divine Liturgy was celebrated by the Archbishop and he was joined by Priest

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Chicago Tikhvin Icon Visits Holy Cross Monastery

WAYNE, WV [DOM] – With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, and at the invitation of Archimandrite Seraphim (Voepel), the Abbot of Holy Cross Russian Orthodox Monastery, the Chicago-Tikhvin Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, of Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Diocese of the Midwest, made a visitation to

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Choir Workshop in Minneapolis Focuses on Vocal Technique

MINNEAPOLIS, MN [DOM] – A choral workshop, sponsored by the St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry of the Diocese of the Midwest, was held from February 23-24. The workshop was held at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Minneapolis, MN and run by Pan-Orthodox Choir Ministry of Minneapolis. Participants from all over the country gathered Friday evening

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Chicago Tikhvin Icon Concludes Two Day Journey to Cleveland Deanery

CLEVELAND, OH [DOM] – The Chicago-Tikhvin Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, of Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Diocese of the Midwest, began traveling in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the return of the original Tikhvin Icon to Russia in 2004. With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest,

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St. Tikhon’s Monastery now accepting applications for their forthcoming 2024-2025 music residency program

SOUTH CANAAN, PA [STM Communications] – Saint Tikhon’s Monastery is now accepting applications for their forthcoming 2024-2025 music residency program! Calling Orthodox musicians!…..  Are you looking for a place to grow as a church musician?  Are you desiring to dig deeper into your love for sacred music and strengthen your technical skills? The Saint Tikhon’s Music Program

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Archbishop Daniel Expresses Gratitude for Supporters of “SOS” Efforts

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest has issue a letter thanking all of the donors of the diocesan “Support Our Seminarians” campaign which raises money that goes directly to assisting the diocesan seminarians. In his letter, the Archbishop stated, “I write to thank you all

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