Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Many Years! His Eminence Celebrates Eight Years of Episcopal Ministry

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest congratulate His Eminence Archbishop Daniel on the commemoration of his consecration the the episcopacy. Today, January 24, the feast of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg, marks eight years of episcopal ministry. May God grant Archbishop Daniel many years.

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Archbishop Presides Over Funeral Services for Archpriest Eugene Tarris

MINNEAPOLIS, MN [DOM] – On January 17 and 18, 2023, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest presided over services for the newly departed Archpriest Eugene Tarris at St. Mary Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN. The Archbishop was joined by Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor, Archpriest Paul Wesche, Minneapolis Dean, Archpriest Andrew Morbey, Rector, along with

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Sanctity of Life Sunday for 2023 Announced

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has declared Sunday, January 22, 2023 as Sanctity of Life Sunday to be recognized in parishes of the Orthodox Church in America, and has issued the following statement. Resources for liturgical prayers and petitions can be found here. Sanctity of Life Sunday follows the annual March for Life scheduled on

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Diocese of the Midwest Releases New APP

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest is launching a new centralized communication platform for the diocese bringing the information and resources conveniently to the phones of the clergy and faithful. The app and website combo, called, “Our Diocese™” was created by one of the priests of the diocese to better facilitate community

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St. Vladimir’s Seminary Announces Upcoming Lecture

YONKERS, NY [SVS] – In celebration of the St Vladimir’s Seminary chapel patronal feast, the Synaxis of the Ecumenical Teachers and Hierarchs Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian, and John Chrysostom, the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 30, at Three Hierarchs Chapel, presided by His Eminence the Most Reverend

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Orthodox Family Life Update

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Orthodox Family Life website, which hosted Archbishop Paul’s weekly reflections and occasional livestream discussions on family life, has become defunct since his falling asleep. With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, the Diocese of the Midwest has begun to explore new ways to support the faith of our families.

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Registration Now Open for Synaxis National Retreat

MUNDELEIN, IL [OCA] – Registration is now open for the upcoming Synaxis: National Clergy Retreat for Active and Retired Priests. Set to take place from October 17-20, 2023, University of Saint Mary of the Lake Conference Center in Mundelein, IL (Greater Chicago), this conference will provide an opportunity for fellowship, prayer, and education for all

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Diocesan Administration Meeting Held

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Thursday, January 12, under the chairmanship of Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, a Diocesan Administration took place at St. George Cathedral, Chicago, IL. The council members who participated includes: Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor, Priest Alexander Koranda, Communications Director, Reader Philp Sokolov, Secretary to the Archbishop, Mr. Robert Koncel,

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