Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Holy Synod Issues Updated Clergy Guidelines

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SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America is releasing a revised version of the Guidelines for Clergy. Originally released in 1998, the Guidelines provide support and direction to priests and deacons on questions that arise in the fulfilling of their sacred duties. In particular, the Guidelines apply the Holy Canons and other traditional sources of […]

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Forgiveness Sunday Welcomes New Deacon

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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Forgiveness Sunday, February 26, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago presided of the services at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Diocesan Cathedral of the Midwest Diocese. Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Archpriest Taraisy Maxim, Priest Joseph Whittaker, Protodeacon Thomas Keith, Deacon Paul Garklavs served with His Eminence. During the liturgy, His Eminence

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Archpastoral Message of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel at the beginning of Great Lent

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Archpastoral Message of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel to the Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest at the beginning of Great Lent 2023 Open to me the doors of repentance O Giver of Life; for my spirit rises early to pray towards Thy Holy Temple, bearing the temple of my body all

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Upcoming Retreats feature Archbishop Daniel of Chicago

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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – As Great and Holy Lent approaches, retreats and educational lectures are being prepared by various communities and groups throughout the country. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest will be the main speak at a number of these events. CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 4 “Walking with

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Archbishop Daniel Concludes Visit to Michigan Community

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ROCHESTER HILLS, MI [DOM] – The Archbishop of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest made his first pastoral visit to St Mark Church, Rochester Hills, MI this past weekend, February 18 & 19. Meeting with Archpriest John Baker, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel was given a tour of the church, was informed of the history

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Orthodox Church in America Called Upon to Support Earthquake Relief Efforts

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SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – In the wake of last week’s earthquake which struck Turkey and Syria, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has called on the faithful of the Orthodox Church in America to support the efforts of International Orthodox Christian Charities and the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese as they work to bring relief to the survivors. On February 6, 2023 an

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Kansas City Deanery Welcomes Archbishop at Deanery Retreat

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OVERLAND PARK, KS [DOM] – The Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest continued his travels in the Kansas City Deanery as part of a five-day trip to the area. The trip consisted of many visits to the various churches and ministries that reside in the Southwestern part of the diocese, as previously reported. On Friday,

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Chicago Deanery releases 2023 Sunday Lenten Vesper schedule

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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest’s Chicago Deanery recently released its schedule of Sunday evening Lenten Vesper services for 2023. Weekly homilies by deanery clergy will highlight the prophecies of the passion of Christ in the Old Testament.  All services begin at 6:00 p.m. and are followed by fellowship and refreshments.  The

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Mission Summit: “The Dakotas a Field Ripe for Harvest”

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FARGO, ND [DOM] – On Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7 and 8, more than 30 faithful and clergy from parishes across North Dakota and northern Minnesota, representing three jurisdictions – the Orthodox Church in America, Serbian Orthodox Church and Antiochian Orthodox Church – convened for a Summit Conference with the blessings of His Eminence, Archbishop

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First Archpastoral Visit to Kansas City Deanery Begins with Visit to Local Urban Ministry

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KANSAS CITY, MO [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest is making his first visit to the Kansas City Deanery since being elected Bishop of Chicago. His Eminence’s five day trip began Thursday, February 9, where he met with Priest Michael Medis and the faithful of St. Nicholas Church in Lawrence,

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