Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

“Remembering the past, Rejoicing in current blessings, and Renewing a vision for the future” – Archbishop Encourages Faithful in Northwest Indiana Parish

MERRILLVILLE, IN [DOM] – On the weekend of October 7 and 8, Protection of the Virgin Mary Church, Merrillville, IN celebrated its 112th anniversary. In honor of the occasion, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest made his first archpastoral visit to the parish. The festivities began Saturday afternoon with Great Vespers, followed […]

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Feast of St. Innocent of Alaska marks 40th Anniversary Celebration in Olmsted Falls, OH

OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, OH [DOM] – Forty years removed from their first meetings as a mission, the faithful of Saint Innocent Church in Olmsted Township, OH, gathered to celebrate their Ruby Anniversary on Friday, October 6—their Patronal Feast, the Glorification of Saint Innocent of Alaska. Great Vespers and a Lity for the Departed honoring the four

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Archbishop of Chicago appeals for prayer for those suffering in the Holy Land

THE ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST APPEALS FOR PRAYER FOR THOSE SUFFERING AS A RESULT OF THE VIOLENCE IN THE HOLY LAND Beloved Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest, Once again, the world is witnessing horrific acts of violence, in which one people is sorrowfully pitted against another. In light

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Archbishop Congratulates Metropolitan Tikhon on His Name Day

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On October 9, the feast of St. Tikhon of Moscow, Enlightener of America, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest attended the Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. At the conclusion of the divine services, His Eminence extended congratulations to His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington,

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Archpastoral Decree Proclaiming the Mother of God of Tikhvin as Sovereign Lady, Queen, and Protectress of the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest

O people, let us hasten to the Virgin Theotokos and Queen, giving thanks to Christ our God, And looking upon her miraculous image with contrition, let us fall down and cry out to her: O Mary, our Sovereign Lady, who visit this land in the miraculous appearance of thy precious image, save all the Christians

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Diocesan Assembly Concludes

BURR RIDGE, IL [DOM] – On Wednesday, October 4, a Hierarchal Divine Liturgy was celebrated at St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Burr Ridge, IL, which brought to a close our 62nd Diocesan Assembly. His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, led the clergy and the faithful in prayer at this divine service.

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Holy Assumption Orthodox Church observed 125th Anniversary

MARBLEHEAD, OH [DOM] –  Holy Assumption Orthodox Church observed 125 years on the rocky peninsula of Marblehead, Ohio, with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest on September 23, 2023. The celebration was attended by over 100 participants honoring the milestone. Serving with His Eminence were Priest

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