Fr. Alexander Koranda

Diocesan Choir Ministry to hold event in Cleveland Deanery

MOGADORE, OH [DOM Communications] – St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Mogadore, OH will be the site for church singers to gather for the upcoming Cleveland Deanery Choir Retreat. The St. Andrew of Crete Choir Ministry, the diocesan ministry for music, will be hosting a local event in the greater Cleveland area entitled, “Heaven and Earth.” …

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Virtual Meeting Set for Newly Established Orthodox Volunteer Corps

New York, NY [DOM Communications/ACOB) – The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America convened in person for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in Washington, D.C. October 2-5 for its 10th Anniversary Meeting. During that meeting the hierarchs covered a wide range of topics, including, establishing …

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IOCC Makes it Easy to Donate Your Vehicle

BALTIMORE, MD [IOCC/DOM Communications] – In a recent email campaign, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), has announced a way to donate vehicles to help their charitable efforts. “Through our vehicle donation program, we’ve learned what really motivates vehicle donors to give, and the results show that every reason is a good reason to donate your …

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Blessing of the Newly Restored Diocesan Cathedral

CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – Sunday, October 24, the 18 Sunday after Pentecost, His Eminence Archbishop Paul presided over the Divine Liturgy at his Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral. Concelebrating with His Eminence was Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor, Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Protodeacon Thomas Keith and Deacon Paul Garklavs. Also present was Hieromonk Alexis …

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“Part II” – Clergy Wives Retreat Set for October

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – October 30, is slated for the next national Clergy Wives Retreat. The topic for the retreat is titled, “The Stress of Ministry: Parts II,” which will continue the theme from the previous meeting. Priest Sean Levine is the main speaker for the event. One of the coordinators, Matushka Wendy Cwiklinski, …

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Diocesan Cathedral Seeks Choir Director

CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] — Holy Trinity Cathedral — a vibrant and growing parish in the city of Chicago — is seeking the services of a choir director. “Our liturgical life is at the very center of our parish life. By taking this seriously, we have witnessed continual growth through receiving converts and welcoming people …

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60th Diocesan Assembly: Photo Report

A special thanks to Archpriest John Memorich and his community, Archangel Michael Orthodox Church, for hosting this year’s assembly and sharing these photos. For more photo’s, please click HERE.   

Archpriest Emilian Hutnyan Awarded Maple Heights Citizen of the year

MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH [DOM Communications] – On the evening of October 12, Archpriest Father Emilian D. Hutnyan from St. Andrew Church in Maple Heights, Ohio was awarded the 2021 Maple Heights Citizen of the Year Award by Mayor Annette M. Blackwell. Mayor Blackwell has stated several times that when she is in need of something, …

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60th Assembly Concludes

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH [DOM Communications] – The final session of the 60 Diocesan Assembly of the Diocese of the Midwest was held Wednesday, October 13. The morning started with Divine Liturgy celebrated by Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor, Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Secretary, and Priest Alexander Koranda, Director of Communications. The choir was led by Reader Philip …

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60th Diocesan Assembly: Prayer, Study, Fellowship

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH [DOM Communications] – Tuesday, October 12 served as the first full day of the 60 Diocesan Assembly of the Diocese of the Midwest. Gathering at 7:30 a.m., the clergy and the faithful joined His Eminence Archbishop Paul for the Divine Liturgy. Co-celebrating with His Eminence was Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor, Archpriest Andrew …

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