Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Thanksgiving Meal served by Chicago Parish Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On November 22, the faithful of Christ the Savior Church, Chicago, IL, celebrated their 10th anniversary serving a Thanksgiving meal in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. The annual meal brings together bereaved families who have lost loved ones through tragic circumstances. The event began with two days of food preparation […]

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Saint Macrina Orthodox Institute Offers Spirituality Class December/January

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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] –  Saint Macrina Orthodox Institute is offering a new cycle of 7 courses focusing on the basics of Orthodox spirituality through important patristic texts. The texts will explain traditional scriptural interpretation and teach the ascetic theology of the Church. “Through these, students will learn to apply scriptural and liturgical images to our inner

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In Memoriam: Protodeacon Nicholas Jannakos

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM [DOM] – Protodeacon Nicholas Jannakos, 91, from All Saints of North America Church in Albuquerque, NM, fell asleep in the Lord on November 18, 2023. The late Protodeacon is the father of the Midwest Chancellor, Archpriest Paul Jannakos. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, along with the clergy and faithful of the diocese express their

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Holy Synod of Bishops Confirms Additional 2% Employer Contribution to Pension Plan

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CHICAGO, IL [OCA] – At its Regular Fall 2023 Session, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America met in Chicago, IL, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. At the meeting, the Holy Synod considered the decision of the Metropolitan Council regarding the OCA Pension Plan and confirmed its vote for an additional 2% in

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Holy Synod issues statement on the conflict in Israel and Palestine

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CHICAGO, IL [OCA] – To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, beloved children in the Lord, and to people of good will throughout the wide world: Every human life is incalculably precious; each human person is a soul for whom Christ died. As violence sweeps the world and conflicts in Israel

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The Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in America Concludes Meeting in Chicago

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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America, meeting under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, held the Regular Fall 2023 Session, this week at the historic Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. The meetings began Tuesday morning and continued through Thursday evening. After the opening service and

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