Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

The Saint of Chicago and Missionary to America Remembered

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Services for the Hieromartyr John of Chicago were held at the temple that he built during his missionary labors while in America on Sunday, October 30 and Monday, October 31. Services were lead by His Grace Bishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest, and brought clergy and faithful […]

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Minneapolis Cathedral holds Fourth Annual Metropolitan Leonty Series

MINNEAPOLIS, MN [DOM] –  On October 15, 2022 St Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral, Minneapolis MN, was pleased to hold the fourth of its annual Metropolitan Leonty Lectures in Orthodox Spirituality and Theology with a brilliant presentation by Dr. Eugenia Constantinou entitled “Orthodoxy’s Essential Element: How to Preserve, Promote and Protect the Faith in the Third Millennium.” 

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Diocesan Chancellor Addresses Clergy 2023 Cost of Living Adjustment

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] — In a letter to parish Rectors and Parish Councils dated October 31, 2022, the feast of the Hieromartyr John of Chicago, Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor of the Diocese of the Midwest, provides information with regard to the 2023 cost of living adjustment for diocesan priests. “This letter serves to inform all

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Archangel Michael Church Keeps Feast of St. James

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH [DOM] – As part of its Centennial Year Anniversary, Archangel Michael Church in Broadview Heights, OH celebrated the Liturgy of St. James upon his feast, Sunday, October 23. The service was proceeded by weeks of preparation, educational and explanatory talks, as well as written articles. A service book was also complied with

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St. Macrina Institute Announces New Course for the Fall

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The St. Macrina Institute has announced “Spirituality” as it’s new course slated to start in the fall. This is the introductory course in the St. Macrina curriculum cycle of 7 courses. Students learn about the basics of Orthodox spirituality through important patristic texts. These texts will explain traditional scriptural interpretation and

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Bishop Daniel Visits Holy Transfiguration Monastery

ELLWOOD CITY, PA [DOM] – On Sunday, October 16, His Grace Bishop Daniel visited Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Ellwood City, PA to visit with His Eminence Archbishop Melchisedek of Pittsburgh and the Archdiocese of Western Pennsylvania. Upon arrival, Bishop Daniel was greeted by the Abbess, Mother Christophora, and venerated the holy altar at the monastery church.

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2023 OCA Pastoral Conference to be held in Chicagoland

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA]- The Office of Pastoral Life is planning a Pastoral Conference in October 2023. While registration will open in January 2023, the Office is asking all priests and hierarchs of the Orthodox Church in America to save the date. The Synaxis: National Clergy Retreat for Active and Retired Priests of the Orthodox Church in America will take place

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