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DOM to Raise Funds for those Suffering in Ukraine

UPDATE: THE DOM IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR THIS EFFORT.  AS OF MARCH 16, 2022 ALL COLLECTED FUNDS HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF AMERICA’S COLLECTION – https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/donation-collection-page-to-close-on-march-16th THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! BURBANK, IL [DOM] – With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Paul, the Diocese of the Midwest will be …

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Statement from His Eminence Archbishop Paul on Ukraine

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With great sorrow in my heart, I write to you regarding the tragic sufferings of the people of Ukraine. Many innocent people are being placed in harm’s way and have great fear for the safety of themselves and their loved ones. I offer my brotherly support and prayers to …

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Mission Team: Part II – Monastery Workday

MARSHFIELD, MO [DOM] – The Diocesan Monastery, Holy Resurrection Monastery, is scheduling another work week to further the beautification of the grounds later this Spring. St Luke Orthodox Church in Palos Hills, IL, is leading another effort to bring teams down to help with the work of this monastery starting May 2 until May 7. Some …

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Prayer Request

OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR The clergy and faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest are asked to intensify their prayers for their diocesan hierarch, His Eminence Archbishop Paul. His Eminence has suffered a knee injury which will be limiting his upcoming travels. His Eminence will take the next several weeks for some medical rest. In …

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“Tools to Grow Closer to Christ” – FOCA Youth Retreat

WILKES BARRE, PA [DOM] – Calling all youth! The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will be hosting an online retreat for children K-12. The retreat is to take place on Sunday, March 20 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. (EST). Priests Gabriel Bilas and Andrew Nelko will be leading the retreat and discussing …

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Greater Cleveland Council of Orthodox Clergy to Celebrate Orthodoxy Sunday

CLEVELAND, OH [DOM] – The Sunday of Orthodoxy will be commemorated in Cleveland, OH by gathering the local parishes in commemoration of the restoration of icons in the 800’s after the iconoclast heresy. Clergy and faithful of greater Cleveland will come together to serve Great Vespers on March 13, at 5:00 P.M. and will process …

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In Memoriam: Matushka Carol Ann Janeček

MILWAUKEE, WI [DOM] – Matushka Carol Ann Janeček, the wife of  Archpriest Frederick J. Janeček, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, February 14,2022, the Feast of St.  Cyril of Thesalonica, the Apostle to the Moravians and All Slavs. She reposed surrounded by her husband, and son, John Frederick, shortly after receiving Holy Communion with …

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Archbishop Paul Concelebrates Feast of Three Hierarchs

DES PLAINES, IL [DOM] – At the invitation of His Eminence Archbishop Peter of Mid-America (ROCOR), His Eminence Archbishop Paul joined his brother hierarch to celebrate the feast of the Three Hierarchs – St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory the Theologian, and St. John Chrysostom – for the Julian Calendar commemoration, Saturday, February 12. The …

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Chicagoland Announces Lenten Services

BURBANK, IL [DOM] – In preparation for Great and Holy Lent, both the Orthodox Christian Clergy Association (OCCA) and the Chicago Deanery of the Diocese of the Midwest, have announced upcoming services. The OCCA, which is the PAN Orthodox initiative of local clergy in Chicagoland, have named St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, in Cicero, IL …

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