FORT ROSS, CA [DOM] – On Saturday, October 4, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest participated in the 100th anniversary pilgrimage to Fort Ross. Since 1925 liturgical services have been held in the chapel every year except when a fire destroyed it in 1970. Then pilgrims held the services outside the chapel […]
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest congratulate Archbishop Daniel on the occasion of his enthronement anniversary, which is celebrated on October 1. May God grant His Eminence many years.
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ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF HIS EMINENCE THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST ON THE FEAST OF THE PROTECTION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD Beloved Very Reverend and Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics, and Faithful of the God-protected Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest: I greet you all with joy as we celebrate the
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest is hosting a Liturgical Practicum from November 14-16, 2025 at Holy Trinity and St George Cathedrals in Chicago, focused primarily on the Hierarchal Divine Liturgy. It is open to current and prospective readers, subdeacons and deacons who want to become more proficient serving this service and
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BARI, ITALY [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest recently completed a pilgrimage to Bari, Italy, to pray before the relics of the holy hierarch, St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra and Lycia. The pilgrimage took place September 15 through September 24. On September 15, His Eminence landed in Rome
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DAYTON, OH [DOM] – On Friday and Saturday, September 18-19, over 50 Orthodox faithful from six states gathered at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Dayton, Ohio, for a weekend of liturgical music, prayer, and fellowship. The workshop, organized by the Diocese of the Midwest’s St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry, commenced on Friday evening
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – As the Support our Seminarians Month initiative continues throughout the Diocese during this month of September, the Seminarians at St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary wish to express their gratitude for the love, support and prayer shown them by the faithful. The fall term has begun, and the students and their families
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14, the Feast of the Exultation of the Life Giving Cross was celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. The All Night Vigil was served Saturday evening with the Rite of
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SOUTH CANAAN, PA [DOM] – At the conclusion of the first week of the new academic year, the seminarians of the Diocese of the Midwest and their families at St Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary resumed their established practice of gathering together monthly for prayer and fellowship. This practice was established by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel
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ARCHPASTORAL APPEAL OF ARCHBISHOP DANIEL 2025 ANNUAL SUPPORT OUR SEMINARIANS (SOS) APPEAL September 2025 Beloved in Christ, The first Great Feast of the new liturgical year is the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, two days from now. Whenever we honor our Sovereign Lady the Theotokos, especially when we celebrate her feasts,