A Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Saint Macrina Orthodox Institute of the Diocese of the Midwest is pleased to offer a new series of courses which will allow students who are not enrolled in the Diaconal and Catechetical certificate program to study more in-depth, the texts and traditions of the Church. Each course will deal with a …
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OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, OH [DOM] – Welcoming His Eminence formally for the first time, the faithful of Saint Innocent Church greeted Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest for his weekend visit. His Eminence was greeted by a full church, receiving the customary bread and salt. On Saturday, December 17, the Feast of the Prophet Daniel, …
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The feast of the Nativity of the Lord is quickly approaching and many parishes throughout the Diocese of the Midwest are hosting activities and events to spread joy their community’s. CHICAGO, IL – The Diocese Cathedral had a full Saturday with ever piece of its property being used to serve God …
A Season of Giving: Charitable Works and Events Held Throughout the Diocese Continue reading »
Archpastoral Message of the Most Reverend DANIEL Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest on the Feast of the Nativity of Christ December 25, 2022 Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers, Venerable Monastics, and Beloved Faithful, Christ is born! Glorify Him! In the second chapter of the Gospel of Saint Matthew, we read the account of the …
Nativity Epistle of His Eminence Archbishop DANIEL Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest solemnly commemorates the falling asleep of His Eminence Archbishop Job (Osacky) who reposed on December 18, 2009. The late Archbishop is beloved throughout the diocese for his tireless work and the relationships he formed over his nearly two decades of service to those in the Midwest. …
SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – December 11, 2022, the Sunday before the feast day of Saint Herman of Alaska, marks the first of an annual collection for the Diocese of Alaska. At the 20th All-American Council in Baltimore, MD, His Grace Bishop Alexei held a forum updating the Church on the challenges facing the Diocese of Alaska. In the face of such serious …
OCA Parishes to Take Collection for the Diocese of Alaska Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest observes the centennial of its canonical establishment this month. It was during this time one hundred years ago that Hieromonk Theophilus (Pashkovsky) was consecrated as the first bishop for city of Chicago, in accordance with the previously-expressed desire of Patriarch St. Tikhon (Belavin). Father …
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocesan Council, under the chairmanship of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest met for their second and final meeting of the calendar year on December 1 and December 2. The Bishop’s Council met in the morning and throughout the afternoon on Thursday. The meeting gathered Archbishop Daniel, …
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] — Faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest are invited to participate in pilgrimages to the Holy Land in 2023. His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel and Archpriest Andrew Harrison, retired Pastor of Saint Luke Church, Palos Hills, IL, will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from May 14 through May 24, 2023. …
Pilgrimage to Holy Land announced for 2023 Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Orthodox Church in America’s Clergy Wives’ Advisory Group is hosting its annual Nativity Retreat online bringing together clergy wives from around the country. The Clergy Wives’ Advisory Group invites all clergy wives on Saturday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. EST, for a Zoom retreat with Sarah Byrne-Martelli. The Ms. Byrne-Martelli …