Fr. Alexander Koranda

Department of Liturgical Music to Offer Three Webinars on Vespers and Matins

February 7, 2022 February 7, 2022 / National, News / 2 minutes of reading

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – Deacon Anthony Stokes, choir director, teacher, and chair of the Diocese of the South Liturgical Music Committee, will lead three webinars on the services of the All-Night Vigil (Vespers and Matins), focusing on the liturgical and musical aspects for choir directors, singers, and readers. Each session will cover a different topic as …

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SVS Invites Applicants for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

February 4, 2022 February 4, 2022 / National, News, Vocations / 2 minutes of reading

Apply to become a seminarian at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary! The Seminary is now accepting applications for all four of its degree programs for Academic Year 2022-2023: Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Ministry. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2022. Prospective students are able to complete the entire application process online, including interviews, and are …

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IOCC “Souper Bowl” of Caring

January 28, 2022 January 28, 2022 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

Will You Help Rally Your Parish? You can team up with IOCC this Souper Bowl of Caring (February 13) by asking your priest and parish to participate. When we join forces, we can turn the biggest weekend in football into a super day of giving! It’s easy. Your parish’s youth can collect donations on or …

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Congratulations to His Beatitude Metropolitan TIKHON

January 27, 2022 January 27, 2022 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

BURBANK, IL [DOM] – On the feast of St. John Chrysostom, January 27, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon celebrates the anniversary of his enthronement as Metropolitan of All America and Canada. This year commemorates the ninth year of His Beatitudes primatial service. His Eminence Archbishop Paul, the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Diocese of the …

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In Memoriam: Louis Baseleon

January 22, 2022 January 23, 2022 / In Memoriam / 1 minute of reading

PALOS HILLS, IL [DOM] – Louis Baseleon 97, the father of the Diocesan Bookkeeper, Angie Kladis, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning with family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Maria for over 68 years. Loving father of Dean (Lisa) Baseleon and Angie (Louie) Kladis. Proud Pappou of Christopher, Maria, John, Demetri and …

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The Waters of Lake Erie Sanctified by Local Parish

January 20, 2022 January 20, 2022 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

MARBLEHEAD, OH [DOM] – On Saturday, January 9, 2022, Archpriest Andrew Bartek, Rector of Holy Assumption Orthodox Church, blessed Lake Erie for the third time in as many years. Though the wind was chilly and temperatures quite frigid, over 50 gathered for this annual blessing. Following the service, everyone gathered for a hot meal in …

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Chancery Blessed at Administration Meeting

January 18, 2022 January 18, 2022 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – On Tuesday, January 18, under the chairmanship of Archbishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, the Diocesan Administration met to discuss ongoing work of the diocese. Prior to the meeting, His Eminence Archbishop Paul, along with the chancery staff, blessed the office and the Archbishop’s residence. The council includes: Archpriest …

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Lake Michigan Blessed by Chicago Communities

January 17, 2022 January 17, 2022 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Three Orthodox communities from Chicago gathered at Lake Michigan to serve the Great Blessing of Water on Sunday, January 16. Holy Trinity Cathedral, Christ the Savior Church, and St. Makarios Mission, all Chicago parishes, came together to bless Lake Michigan during the Theophany season. Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Priest Philip …

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Online Registration for 20th AAC Delegates Begins

January 15, 2022 January 15, 2022 / National, News / 4 minutes of reading

BALTIMORE, MD [OCA] Online registration is now open for clergy and lay delegates and observers to the 20th All-American Council of the Orthodox Church in America. Registration may be found on the AAC website. The 20th All-American Council will be held in Baltimore, MD on July 18-22, 2022. Hotel registration is at Baltimore Hilton Hotel and must be completed separately by the delegates. …

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