Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Sanctity of Life Sunday

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Ahead of the 2024 observance of Sanctity of Life Sunday, the Diocesan Chancery has issued the following memorandum to all of the clergy of the Diocese of the Midwest, as directed by His Eminence the Archbishop: Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers, Christ is in our midst! At the request of our […]

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Upcoming Choral Workshop Coming to the Minnesota Twin Cities

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The St. Andrew of Crete Musical Ministry of the Diocese of the Midwest is pleased to announce an upcoming choral workshop in the Minnesota Twin Cities. This event will take place Friday February 23th and Saturday February 24th at St. Mary Cathedral in Northeast Minneapolis. In conjunction with the local Pan-Orthodox

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Monastery News

NIANGUA, MO [DOM] – Holy Resurrection Monastery offers the following updates on work that has been accomplished and work that is to come. + Mother attended a Deanery gathering in February 2023 to welcome and visit with His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel. She attended the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Holy Annunciation at Annunciation

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St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary Announces First Clergy-Oriented Advanced Course

[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

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His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Announces Sanctity of Life Sunday, January 21, 2024

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.

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Theophany Celebrated with Ordination and Great Blessing of Water

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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Leavetaking of Nativity Celebrated in Diocesan Cathedral

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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2023: A Year in Review

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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In Memoriam: Anniversary of the Repose of Bishop Boris

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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