Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Archbishop Daniel serves with Macedonian Primate at Historic Liturgy

WASHINGTON [DOM] – The Orthodox Church in America and the Macedonian Orthodox Church concelebrated for the first time marking the formal recognition of the Macedonian Orthodox Church-Ohrid Archbishopric’s autocephaly. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest served during the historic service at St. Nicholas Cathedral, Washington, DC. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon of Washington […]

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September is Support “Our Seminarians” Month

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] — The annual “Support Our Seminarians” month in the Diocese of the Midwest has begun with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, who calls upon the faithful to support the diocesan seminarians. In an effort to build awareness of our seminarians’ needs, SOS flyers are available for

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ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST ON THE BEGINNING OF THE CHURCH YEAR – THE INDICTION

ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST ON THE BEGINNING OF THE CHURCH YEAR – THE INDICTION Beloved Very Reverend and Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics, and Faithful  of the God-protected Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest: I greet each one of you with joy as we enter a new

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St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry holds Choir Workshop in Madison, IL

MADISON, IL [DOM] – On Saturday, August 23, St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry held a choir workshop at  Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church, Madison, IL. The workshop was lead by ministry chair, Archpriest Gregory Ealy. The retreat was focused on the choirs specific needs of learning new music, and reviewing important singing techniques.

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MESSAGE OF ARCHBISHOP DANIEL Concerning the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis, MN

MESSAGE OF ARCHBISHOP DANIEL Concerning the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis, MN August 27, 2025 To the Clergy and Faithful of Saint Mary Cathedral, Minneapolis Beloved in Christ, I have just learned of the tragic shooting which took place at Annunciation Catholic School, Minneapolis, earlier this morning. Like you and with you, I

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Archbishop greets DOM seminarians at the beginning of the academic year

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Monday, August 25, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest greeted his seminarians and offered his prayers for the beginning of the school year. The diocese currently has 14 students and is preparing for the annual “Support Our Seminarians” fund raiser throughout the month of September. Beloved Sons

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Diocesan Cathedral Hosts St. Tikhon’s Seminary Board of Trustees

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22, the Board of Trustees of St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary held their meetings at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest blessed their gathering, which also welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Michael of New York and New

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Archbishop Daniel partakes in Episcopal Consecration of the Bishop of San Francisco and the West

SAN FRANSISCO, CA [OCA/DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest participated in the episcopal consecration of Archimandrite Vasily (Permiakov) as Bishop of San Francisco and the West on Saturday, August 16, 2025. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon presided at the hierarchical Divine Liturgy and ordination rites. Hierarchs of the Holy Synod of

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OCAMPR Conference to focus on Theology & Science of Addictions and Compulsions

LA CRESCENTA, CA [OCAMPR] – OCAMPR is pleased to announce the 2025 Fall Conference of the Orthodox Christian Association of Medicine, Psychology and Religion taking place at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL October 2-4, 2025. The conference theme this year is, “The Passions: The Theology & Science of Addictions

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Chicago Deanery Male Choir Sings Paraklesis at Diocesan Cathedral

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Sunday, August 3, the third day of the Dormition Fast, the Paraklesis was served at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. The service was attended by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. The service to the Mother of God was organized and sung by the

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