Beloved in the Lord, Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from His only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. In these days, our hearts are heavy as we witness civil unrest in the city of Minneapolis, and the deep distress that weighs upon many communities throughout our nation. When fear, anger, and […]
Minneapolis Prayer for Peace Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest congratulate His Eminence Archbishop Daniel on the commemoration of his consecration the the episcopacy. Today, January 24, the feast of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg, marks eleven years of episcopal ministry. May God grant Archbishop Daniel many years.
Many Years! His Eminence Celebrates Eleven Years of Episcopal Ministry Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Thursday, January 29th at 8:00 p.m. (EST), clergy wives of the Midwest Diocese are invited to an hour of online conversation with His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. The Archbishop will talk about the example for Christian living that we see in the life of Matushka Olga.
Clergy Wives to Meet with Archbishop Daniel Online Continue reading »
GREEN BAY, WI [DOM] – Archpriest John Pawelchak reposed in the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Services will be held at Nativity of the Theotokos Church, Madison, IL. Visitation will being at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23 with the funeral service beginning at 6:00 p.m. On Saturday, January 24, Divine Liturgy will be
In Memoriam: Archpriest John Pawelchak Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The four Orthodox communities of Chicago gathered at Lake Michigan to serve the Great Blessing of Water on Saturday, January 10. Holy Trinity Cathedral, St. George Cathedral, Christ the Savior Church, and St. Makarios Mission, all Chicago parishes, came together to bless Lake Michigan during the Theophany season. Priest Alexander Koranda,
Lake Michigan Blessed by Chicago Clergy and Faithful Continue reading »
MENTOR, OH [DOM] – On the Sunday after the Lord’s Theophany, January 11, more than forty of the clergy and faithful of St Nicholas Church in Mentor, OH gathered at Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park to serve the Great Blessing of Waters on Lake Erie. The Great Blessing was served by Priest Mark Therrien, with Priest
Lake Erie Blessed by Ohio Priests Continue reading »
DETROIT, MI [DOM] – On Tuesday, January 6th, the feast of our Lord’s Theophany, clergy and faithful from Holy Trinity Church, Detroit, MI, Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Detroit, MI, and Holy Transfiguration Church Livonia, MI, gathered for the annual blessing of the Detroit River. The Great Blessing of Waters was served by Priest Phillip
Clergy and Faithful of Michigan bless Detroit River Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Monday, January 5, and Tuesday, January 6, services were held in celebration of the great feast of Theophany, at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Festal services began on Friday morning with the celebration of the Vesperal Liturgy served by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the
Theophany Celebrated with Ordinations and Great Blessing of Water Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Another year has been completed with much activity within the Diocese of the Midwest. During this time the diocese had the honor of hosting several major events, honoring distinguished clergy and laity, and experiencing life in the diocese expand. The Diocese held its annual Clergy Convocation in the spring, and conducted
2025: A Year in Review Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Today, December 30, marks the 25th 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
In Memoriam: Anniversary of the Repose of Bishop Boris Continue reading »