Fr. Alexander Koranda

College Student Sunday scheduled for October 3, 2021

September 22, 2021 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

BROOKLINE, MA – The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America has designated October 3, 2021 as College Student Sunday. On this day, Orthodox parishes recognize and honor their Orthodox College Students and take a special collection to support the ministry to students of Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF). Dn. Marek Simon, Executive Director, shared the …

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60th Assembly: Registration, Report Deadlines, Hotel Update

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

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – The 60th Diocesan Assembly of the Midwest is less than a month away and the diocese is making final preparations for the upcoming meetings. Clergy and delegates are asked to give special attention to the following items: Parish Census (Reporting Website) – due date extended to September 22 Last call …

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Funeral Services for Archpriest Anastasy Richter to be Livestreamed

September 14, 2021 / In Memoriam / 1 minute of reading

CHESTERTON, IN [DOM Communications] – Services for the newly reposed Archpriest Anastasy Richter will be livestreamed and can be accessed HERE. The funeral schedule follows: September 14, 2021 Visitation: 2:30-6:30pm Funeral Service: 6:30-9:00pm Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church 8600 Grand Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410 September 15, 2021 Divine Liturgy: 9:30am Protection of the …

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Upcoming Seminar: “Develop Within the Body of Christ You Serve”

September 8, 2021 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

EAGAN, MN [OCLI] – When you serve the Church, are you joyful and invigorated?  Or do you feel your service is a thankless, lonely, or overwhelming burden?  As the body of Christ, we are called to encourage one another. To do this, we need connections! BOOT CAMP – LEARN MORE! ​Peer Learning cohorts meet twice …

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DOM Monastery Receives Mission Team

September 8, 2021 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

NIANGUA, MO [DOM Communications] – Holy Resurrection Monastery recently received a mission team from the Chicago Deanery offering four days of work on various projects from August 29 – September 1. St Luke Orthodox Church in Palos Hills, IL, sent a team of parishioners lead by Archpriest Andrew Harrison and Archpriest Howard Salon. In four …

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Final Preparations for Diocesan Assembly held at Chancery

September 7, 2021 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – On Tuesday, September 07, under the chairmanship of Archbishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, the Diocesan Administration met to discuss final preparations for the upcoming Diocesan Assembly on October 11-13. The council includes: Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor, Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Secretary, Priest Alexander Koranda, Communications Director, Reader Philp Sokolov, …

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GoFundMe Account Established for Richter Family

September 6, 2021 / Deanery, News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

CHESTERTON, IN [DOM Communications] – On Sunday, September 5, 2021, Archpriest Anastasy Richter, Rector of St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church, Chesterton, IN, unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord. The members of his parish community have set up a “GoFundMe” account to assist his family through this difficult time. The account reports, “he was in good health, …

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Reflection: “Inner Work of my Heart now had a new Outward Manifestation”

September 1, 2021 / Diocesan, News, Vocations / 2 minutes of reading

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – The Diocese of the Midwest utilizes the month of September to focus on providing support for the diocesan seminarians. With the launch of the “S.O.S. – Support Our Seminarians” campaign, we would like to share the following reflection with our audience. Donations collected during this month go directly to supporting …

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In Memoriam: Archpriest Anastasy Richter

September 13, 2021 / In Memoriam, News / 4 minutes of reading

CHESTERTON, IN [DOM Communications] – The Archpriest Fr. Anastasy Richter, known by family and friends as Stacey Richter, beloved husband to Trudi Richter and father to his three daughters Michal, Anika, and Sarah, and Pastor of St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Orthodox Church in Chesterton, Indiana, unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord on September 5, …

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