Fr. Alexander Koranda

Local Hierarchs of Chicago Celebrate the Feast of St. Stephen

DES PLAINES, IL [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest concelebrated with local hierarchs to commemorate the Frist Martyr Stephen on January 9, 2023. His Eminence Archbishop Peter Chicago and Mid America invited Archbishop Daniel to celebrate this feast and to welcome the miraculous Kurst Root Icon. The …

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Great Blessing of Water Throughout the Diocese

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The clergy and the faithful throughout the Diocese of the Midwest celebrated the Great Feast of Theophany by serving the Great Blessing of Water at their local body of water. St. Paul the Apostle Church in Dayton, OH met at their local stream to celebrate the sanctification of water. Priest Gregory …

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St. George Cathedral Welcomes Diocesan Hierarch for Feast

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On January 7, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest celebrated the Nativity of the Lord, Julian Calendar, at St. George Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Priest Nicolai Lochmatow, Acting Rector, Archpriest Tarasiy Maxim, and Deacon Paul Garklavs joined the Archbishop in the celebration of the feast. …

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Diocesan Seminarians Ordained on Holy Theophany

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest saw two of its seminarians ordained this past week at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. During the Great Feast of Theophany, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest, presided over the divine services ordaining two students to the priesthood and …

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Diocese of the Midwest Represented at OCF Conference

KANSASVILLE, WI [DOM] – December 27 – 30, 2022, the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) held its national college conference, in which the Diocese of the Midwest had a sizable presence. The annual conference brings Orthodox Christians who are college students together from all over the country. The conference was held in two locations, Antiochian Village, …

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Overland Park, KS Community Visits Archbishop at Diocesan Cathedral

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The second day of the new year saw pilgrims from Holy Trinity Church, Overland Park, KS arrive in Chicago for a visit with their Archpastor. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest and Priest Alexander Koranda, Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral, welcomed Archpriest Timothy Sawchak, Rector of Holy Trinity …

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Interviews with the Chancellor: Archbishop Daniel

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Archpriest Paul Jannakos interviews His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest about his past, present, and future.   Produced and edited by the Office of the Chancellor.

ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL ON THE FEAST OF PENECOST

ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest on the Fest of Holy Pentecost – June 4, 2023 to the Very Reverend and Reverend Clergy, Esteemed Monastics, and God-loving Faithful of the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest Beloved Sons and Daughters, On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit …

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2022: A Year in Review

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – As the year 2022 comes to a close, the Diocese of the Midwest has experienced a very full year with great joys and sorrows. Among the many joys for this canonical territory is the celebration of the 100th anniversary year of the Diocese of the Midwest. This centennial year reveals the …

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Christ is Born! Nativity Celebrations at the Diocesan Cathedral

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ was celebrated on December 24 and 25 by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, and the faithful of his Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. On Saturday, the Eve of Nativity, a Catechumen of the Cathedral was baptized by Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, followed …

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