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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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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LOS ANGELES, CA [OCA] – In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 22, 2023, His Grace, Bishop Tikhon (Fitzgerald), retired Bishop of San Francisco, Los Angeles and the West, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord at LA County – USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA at the age of 90. His Grace had
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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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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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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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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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MINNEAPOLIS, MN [DOM] – On January 13, 2023, retired cleric of the Diocese of the Midwest, Archpriest Eugene Tarris reposed in the Lord. Father Eugene was born on July 24, 1934, in Simpson, PA. His grandparents on both sides emigrated from Galicia in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Father Eugene was a high school valedictorian, with an
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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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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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