Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Observances Set for the First Anniversary of Repose of Archbishop Paul

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Paul, the late Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest reposed a year ago on the Holy and Saving day of the Resurrection of the Lord, April 24, 2022. The beloved Archbishop was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer and fell asleep in the Lord only a […]

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Holy Assumption Historical Marker Dedication

MARBLEHEAD, OH [DOM] – The Ottawa County Historical Society is honoring Holy Assumption Orthodox Church in Marblehead as the oldest Orthodox Church Building in the State of Ohio, and celebrating the role of immigrants during the 19th and 20th centuries in the development of Ottawa County, with an official State of Ohio historical marker permanently

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Clergy Widows Retreat to be Held on Bright Saturday

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Clergy Wives’ Advisory Group of the Orthodox Church in America, operating under the Office of Pastoral Life, is pleased to announce an online gathering organized especially for the widows of clergy.  On Bright Saturday, April 22, His Grace, Bishop John Abdalah of the Antiochian Archdiocese will lead the retreat. Clergy

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Historic Diocesan Cathedral Celebrates 120th Consecration Anniversary

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocesan Cathedral of Chicago and the Midwest celebrates the 120th anniversary of its consecration, today, March 29, 2023. Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL is a community that is no stranger to significant events or milestones having just celebrated their 130 anniversary, but the building of this historic cathedral is the

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New ‘Dakotas Mission District’ Declared

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The ‘Dakotas Mission District’ is an administrative territory within the Minneapolis Deanery of the OCA Midwest Diocese of Chicago. Established in February 2023, it is located in the states of North and South Dakota and is overseen by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. His Eminence is represented

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Cleveland Deanery gathers on the Sunday of the Cross

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH [DOM] – On the Third Sunday of Great and Holy Lent, the Cleveland Deanery of the Diocese of the Midwest gathered at Archangel Michael Church, Broadview Heights, OH, to serve the Akathist to the Precious and Life-giving Cross. The service was lead by Archpriest Andrew Clements, Dean of the Cleveland Deanery, and

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STATEMENT OF HIS EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP DANIEL OF CHICAGO AND THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST ON THE KIEV CAVES LAVRA

STATEMENT OF HIS EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP DANIEL OF CHICAGO AND THE DIOCESE OF THE MIDWEST ON THE KIEV CAVES LAVRA Faithful Orthodox Christians have now come to the third week of Great and Holy Lent. During this solemn period, each Christian examines their conscience and heart before Almighty God, falling down before Him in repentance. It

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DOM Host Orthodoxy Sunday Services throughout the Diocese

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The traditional gathering of clergy and faithful from all Orthodox jurisdiction to celebrate the Triumph of Orthodoxy were hosted by several communities within the Diocese of the Midwest. MINNEAPOLIS, MN OVERLAND PARK, KS – Archpriest John Mashburn, retired priest from the Antiochian Archdiocese gave the sermon. PARMA, OH –  His Grace,

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Archbishop of Chicago offers sermon at Triumph of Orthodoxy Service

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Triumph of Orthodoxy was commemorated on Sunday, March 5, the First Sunday of Great Lent. In the morning, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest served Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Later that evening, hierarchs, clergy and faithful from all over the

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