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In Memoriam: The Twelfth Anniversary of the Repose of Archbishop Job

December 20, 2021 / News / 3 minutes of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – Saturday, December 18, 2021, marks the twelfth anniversary of repose for His Eminence, Archbishop Job (Osacky). Memorial services were held throughout the diocese, including the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral. Archbishop Job was born Richard John Osacky in Chicago on March 18, 1946. He completed university studies at Northern Illinois …

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In Memoriam: John Sedor

December 21, 2021 / In Memoriam / 2 minutes of reading

LIVONIA, MI [DOM Communications] – John Michael Sedor, 89, passed away on December 17, 2021. John was born on November 3, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to Michael Thomas and Mary Sedor. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne, of 61 years; his children, John (Jane), Janet (Dan), Julie Ann (Danial), Joseph (Alexandra); and his …

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FOCA Hosting Virtual Christmas Concert to Celebrate Nativity

December 7, 2021 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

WILKES BARRE, PA [DOM Communications] – The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will be hosting a “Virtual Christmas Concert” on Sunday, December 26. The event is expected to feature over a dozen choirs from around the country singing hymns and carols that celebrate the feast of the Nativity. The concert will begin 7:00pm …

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FOCA Offers Virtual Tour of Bethlehem

November 3, 2021 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

WILKES BARRE, PA [DOM Communications] – The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will be hosting a “Virtual Tour of Bethlehem,” on Sunday, December 12. “As we prepare for the feast of the Nativity of our Lord, there is no better time to visit, even virtually, the Holy City of His birth,” said, Archpriest …

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“Ups & Downs in Prayer”

November 30, 2021 / Spiritual Enrichment / 4 minutes of reading

A reflection on Prayer by Diocesan Chancellor, Archpriest Paul Jannakos Prayer is the most needful and natural of all human abilities, more natural to us than eating and drinking, or breathing, even. When unceasing prayer arises and abides within the human heart “all is well.” And “all is well” because the deepest and most powerful effect …

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Orthodox Church in America to Host 22nd Annual Youth & Camp Worker Conference

November 23, 2021 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] This year’s conference is being hosted by our Orthodox Church in America, so we ask that all Clergy, Youth Workers, Camp Directors, Camp Counselors, Youth Group Advisors, Church School Teachers, Parents, and anyone with an interest in serving our young people, to consider attending!Join the Orthodox Youth Directors in North America at Antiochian Village …

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Final Diocesan Administration Meeting Held for 2021

November 16, 2021 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – On Tuesday, November 16, under the chairmanship of Archbishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, the Diocesan Administration met to discuss ongoing work of the diocese. The council includes: Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor, Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Secretary, Priest Alexander Koranda, Communications Director, Reader Philp Sokolov, Secretary to the Archbishop, Mr. …

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Pilot Retreat for Clergy Formation and Development Launched

November 8, 2021 / Diocesan, News / 2 minutes of reading

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – From October 25-27, six Diocesan priests participated in a pilot retreat for Clergy Formation and Development organized by Diocesan Chancellor, Archpriest Paul Jannakos. This is a new initiative of the Diocese developed as part of the strategic plan adopted by the Diocesan Council in 2020. The retreat took place at …

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Archbishop Paul set as Main Speaker for FOCA Patronal Celebration

October 29, 2021 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

WILKES BARRE, PA [DOM Communications] – The National Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will be celebrating their patron saint, Saint Andrew, the First Called, with a virtual akathist and talk. On November 30, Saint Nicholas Orthodox Church, Mogadore, OH, will host the service bringing clergy and faithful together from all over the country. Clergy …

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