[Yonkers, NY]—St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary (SVOTS) launches a new course intended for Orthodox clergy through the St Vladimir’s Online School of Theology (Online School), entitled “Let My Prayer Arise: Music and Hymnography of the Lenten Triodion.” The Online School, which introduced its first non-degree courses to the general public last summer, is now initiating […]
SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has announced Sunday, January 21, 2024, as Sanctity of Life Sunday to be observed in parishes of the Orthodox Church in America. In conjunction with this occasion, His Beatitude has released the following statement, and resources for liturgical prayers and petitions can be accessed on the Sanctity of Life Resource Page.
ASH GROVE, MO [DOM] – Archpriest Moses Berry, 73 of Ash Grove, feel asleep in the Lord on Friday, January 12, 2024. Fr. Moses (Karl) was born August 20, 1950, to Charles Berry Jr. and Wanda Lee (Carlock) Berry in Lockwood, Missouri. On May 7, 1983, Fr. Moses and Magdalena Arkin were united in marriage
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Friday, January 5, and Saturday, January 6, services were held in celebration of the great feast of Theophany, at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Festal services began on Friday morning with the celebration of the Vesperal Liturgy served by Cathedral Dean, Priest Alexander Koranda, Protodeacon Thomas Keith, and Deacon Paul
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Sunday, December 31, the Leavetaking of the Nativity of the Lord, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest held services at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Serving with the Archbishop were Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Priest Joseph Whittaker, Protodeacon Thomas Keith, Deacon Paul Garklavs,
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The past year proved to be another active period for Diocese of the Midwest. During this time the diocese had the honor of hosting several major events, honoring distinguished clergy and laity, and several historic announcements being made. The Chancery itself saw several changes with the sale of the Burbank Chancery
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Today, December 30, marks the 23rd Anniversary of the repose of His Grace Bishop Boris of Chicago and the Midwest. Bishop Boris served the Diocesan Hierarch of the Midwest Diocese from November of 1978 until his retirement in November of 1988. Born on November 18, 1923 in Portage, PA, the son
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Monday, December 25, the great feast of the Church, the Nativity of the Lord, was celebrated at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest lead the festal services at the Cathedral. Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Archpriest Tarasiy Maxim, Priest
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Sunday, December 24, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest celebrated the divine services for Nativity Eve at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. The Archbishop presided over the Divine Liturgy and was joined by Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Protodeacon Thomas Keith, and Deacon Paul
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest announces continued availability of funds for scholarships for youth to attend winter camps and conferences including the Chicago Deanery Winter Camp and winter OCF conferences. These funds are made available thanks to the Archbishop JOB Memorial Fund and continued funding from the diocese. Students and families
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