Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

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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Nativity Epistle of His Eminence Archbishop DANIEL

Archpastoral Message of the Most Reverend DANIEL Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest on the Feast of the Nativity of Christ December 25, 2022 Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers, Venerable Monastics, and Beloved Faithful, Christ is born!  Glorify Him! In the second chapter of the Gospel of Saint Matthew, we read the account of the

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OCA Parishes to Take Collection for the Diocese of Alaska

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – December 11, 2022, the Sunday before the feast day of Saint Herman of Alaska, marks the first of an annual collection for the Diocese of Alaska. At the 20th All-American Council in Baltimore, MD, His Grace Bishop Alexei held a forum updating the Church on the challenges facing the Diocese of Alaska. In the face of such serious

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100th Anniversary of Chicago and the Midwest

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest observes the centennial of its canonical establishment this month. It was during this time one hundred years ago that Hieromonk Theophilus (Pashkovsky) was consecrated as the first bishop for city of Chicago, in accordance with the previously-expressed desire of Patriarch St. Tikhon (Belavin). Father

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