Fr. Alexander Koranda

Meeting Held at Chancery for Upcoming International Youth Gathering

March 5, 2024 March 4, 2024 / Diocesan, News / 2 minutes of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Meetings were held this weekend in preparation for the upcoming international youth event, Chicago 2024: An International Orthodox Youth Encounter. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest met with Priest Kirill Zawatski, coordinator, and Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean. This summer from June 21-28 nearly 100 young adults from …

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Archbishop Daniel Celebrates Name Day with Local Clergy

March 4, 2024 March 4, 2024 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Monday, March 4, the feast of the Right-believing Prince Daniel of Moscow was held at St. George Cathedral, Chicago, IL. The Right-believing prince is the heavenly patron of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago adn the Midwest. Divine Liturgy was celebrated by the Archbishop and he was joined by Priest …

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Upcoming Clergy Wives Zoom Retreat

March 2, 2024 March 4, 2024 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – What is it like to be a parish clergy wife in a country outside the US? How are things different from the way they are here, and what is much the same? On Saturday March 9 at 1:00 PM EST, the Clergy Wives Advisory Group (CWAG) will offer an online retreat …

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Chicago Tikhvin Icon Visits Holy Cross Monastery

February 29, 2024 February 29, 2024 / Diocesan, News / 2 minutes of reading

WAYNE, WV [DOM] – With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, and at the invitation of Archimandrite Seraphim (Voepel), the Abbot of Holy Cross Russian Orthodox Monastery, the Chicago-Tikhvin Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, of Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Diocese of the Midwest, made a visitation to …

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Choir Workshop in Minneapolis Focuses on Vocal Technique

February 27, 2024 March 2, 2024 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

MINNEAPOLIS, MN [DOM] – A choral workshop, sponsored by the St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry of the Diocese of the Midwest, was held from February 23-24. The workshop was held at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Minneapolis, MN and run by Pan-Orthodox Choir Ministry of Minneapolis. Participants from all over the country gathered Friday evening …

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The Faithful of Canton, OH Receive their Archbishop

February 26, 2024 March 2, 2024 / News, Parish / 2 minutes of reading

CANTON, OH [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest made his first visit to Holy Assumption Church, Canton, OH on February 24 and 25. On Saturday the 24 of February, the Archbishop attended Great Vespers and visited with the community during a dinner held in his honor. On the following day, …

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Chicago Tikhvin Icon Concludes Two Day Journey to Cleveland Deanery

February 24, 2024 February 24, 2024 / Diocesan, News / 3 minutes of reading

CLEVELAND, OH [DOM] – The Chicago-Tikhvin Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos, of Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Diocese of the Midwest, began traveling in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the return of the original Tikhvin Icon to Russia in 2004. With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, …

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St. Tikhon’s Monastery now accepting applications for their forthcoming 2024-2025 music residency program

February 24, 2024 February 24, 2024 / National, News / 2 minutes of reading

SOUTH CANAAN, PA [STM Communications] – Saint Tikhon’s Monastery is now accepting applications for their forthcoming 2024-2025 music residency program! Calling Orthodox musicians!….. Are you looking for a place to grow as a church musician? Are you desiring to dig deeper into your love for sacred music and strengthen your technical skills? The Saint Tikhon’s Music Program …

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Archbishop Daniel Expresses Gratitude for Supporters of “SOS” Efforts

February 23, 2024 February 24, 2024 / Diocesan, News, Vocations / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest has issue a letter thanking all of the donors of the diocesan “Support Our Seminarians” campaign which raises money that goes directly to assisting the diocesan seminarians. In his letter, the Archbishop stated, “I write to thank you all …

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Matushka Olga of Alaska: Canonization Commission Continues Preparation for Upcoming Canonization

February 19, 2024 February 19, 2024 / Diocesan, News / 4 minutes of reading

ANCHORAGE, AK [DOM] – Meetings were held by the Canonization Commission of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) and the Diocese of Alaska from February 15 through February 18 in preparation for the canonization of Matushka Olga of Alaska. At the Regular Fall Session of the Holy Synod of the OCA in Chicago, IL, a …

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