Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Diocesan Seminarians Ordained on Holy Theophany

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest saw two of its seminarians ordained this past week at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. During the Great Feast of Theophany, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest, presided over the divine services ordaining two students to the priesthood and […]

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Diocese of the Midwest Represented at OCF Conference

KANSASVILLE, WI [DOM] – December 27 – 30, 2022, the Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) held its national college conference, in which the Diocese of the Midwest had a sizable presence. The annual conference brings Orthodox Christians who are college students together from all over the country. The conference was held in two locations, Antiochian Village,

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Overland Park, KS Community Visits Archbishop at Diocesan Cathedral

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The second day of the new year saw pilgrims from Holy Trinity Church, Overland Park, KS arrive in Chicago for a visit with their Archpastor. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest and Priest Alexander Koranda, Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral, welcomed Archpriest Timothy Sawchak, Rector of Holy Trinity

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ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL ON THE FEAST OF PENECOST

ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest on the Fest of Holy Pentecost – June 4, 2023 to the Very Reverend and Reverend Clergy, Esteemed Monastics, and God-loving Faithful of the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest Beloved Sons and Daughters, On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit

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2022: A Year in Review

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – As the year 2022 comes to a close, the Diocese of the Midwest has experienced a very full year with great joys and sorrows. Among the many joys for this canonical territory is the celebration of the 100th anniversary year of the Diocese of the Midwest. This centennial year reveals the

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Christ is Born! Nativity Celebrations at the Diocesan Cathedral

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ was celebrated on December 24 and 25 by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, and the faithful of his Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. On Saturday, the Eve of Nativity, a Catechumen of the Cathedral was baptized by Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, followed

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St. Macrina Begins a New Series of Courses, Outside Vocational Framework

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Saint Macrina Orthodox Institute of the Diocese of the Midwest is pleased to offer a new series of courses which will allow students who are not enrolled in the Diaconal and Catechetical certificate program to study more in-depth, the texts and traditions of the Church. Each course will deal with a

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Archpastoral Visit to Olmsted Township, OH

OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, OH [DOM] – Welcoming His Eminence formally for the first time, the faithful of Saint Innocent Church greeted Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest for his weekend visit. His Eminence was greeted by a full church, receiving the customary bread and salt. On Saturday, December 17, the Feast of the Prophet Daniel,

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A Season of Giving: Charitable Works and Events Held Throughout the Diocese

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The feast of the Nativity of the Lord is quickly approaching and many parishes throughout the Diocese of the Midwest are hosting activities and events to spread joy their community’s. CHICAGO, IL – The Diocese Cathedral had a full Saturday with ever piece of its property being used to serve God

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