A Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America
SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – The documentary video “Recollections of Saintly Matushka Olga” is now available for viewing. This video gives an important window into the place Matushka Olga continues to hold in the lives of the Alaskan faithful. It also explains the decision of the Holy Synod of Bishops to keep her relics in her home village …
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest continues to prepare for the upcoming commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the return of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God to Tikhvin, Russia, on June 25 and June 26. In a recent letter to the clergy of the diocese, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel …
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CLEVELAND, OH [DOM] – Work has begun removing the central dome of St. Theodosius Cathedral, Cleveland, OH. The crews began their work today disassembling the dome that was damaged by a fire that broke out on May 28. In a letter to parishioners of the cathedral, Priest Jan Cizmar, Cathedral Dean, shared that he had …
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest issued a statement to the parishes of the Diocese of the Midwest on Thursday, May 30. The letter addresses the recent fire that broke out at St. Theodosius Cathedral in Cleveland, OH earlier this week. In his letter the Archbishop states: “For …
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CLEVELAND, OH [DOM] – On Wednesday, May 29, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest led a service on the grounds of St. Theodosius Cathedral, Cleveland OH. The Archbishop gathered with local clergy and faith to offer prayers and comfort the faithful of the Cathedral community after the temple suffered significant damage when …
“Hope is alive” Cleveland Faithful Come together in Prayer and Support Continue reading »
CLEVELAND, OH [DOM] – On Tuesday, May 28, the historic St. Theodosius Cathedral, Cleveland, OH suffered significant damage when the roof caught fire. The fire broke out in the afternoon around 3:30 p.m. EST. Local fire crews began to fight put out the fire in an effort to save the temple. Priest Jan Cizmar, Cathedral …
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PALOS HEIGHTS, IL [DOM] – St. Luke Church, Palos Heights, IL is pleased to announce the celebration of their 40th anniversary this coming weekend, June 1 and June 2. The anniversary celebrations will be led by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. The Chicago-Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God will also …
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SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – The canonization of a human being is the ultimate proof of God’s love: He cares for us so much that he enables us to live a life filled with His light, and to shine that light out to the world. Not every person achieves this, of course, but those who do …
Clergy Wives Online Retreat to be held June 1 Continue reading »
DARIEN, IL [DOM] – The annual Clergy Convocation of the Diocese of the Midwest concluded its three day gathering at the Carmelite Spiritual Retreat Center in Darien, IL. This yearly spiritual retreat brings together priests and deacons from all over the Midwest. On Monday, May 20, the clergy gathered with His Eminence Archbishop Daniel for …
The Diocesan Annual Clergy Convocation Concludes Continue reading »
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH [OCA] – Registration is now open for the 2024 Parish Development Forum, to be held from 1:00 PM EDT on Tuesday July 9 throug h noon on Thursday July 11. Host site for the Forum is Archangel Michael Orthodox Church, Broadview Heights, OH. The Forum is co-sponsored by the Orthodox Church in America’s Archdiocese of Western …
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