Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

FOCA Hosting Virtual Christmas Concert to Celebrate Nativity

WILKES BARRE, PA [DOM] – The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will be hosting a “Virtual Christmas Concert” on Sunday, December 25, and is inviting parishes from around the country to participate in their virtual Christmas concert. In a letter to communities, Archpriest Nicholas Wyslutsky, FOCA National Spiritual Advisor, explained the process for joining […]

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Local Priest Honored in Farewell Celebration

MARBLEHEAD, OH [DOM] – The Archpriest Andrew Bartek, Rector of Holy Assumption Church, Marblehead, OH was recently honored by residents and top village administration officials including Jacqueline A Bird, Village of Marblehead Mayor at a farewell celebration in his honor. Mayor Bird issued a proclamation thanking Fr. Andrew for his service to the city and

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Feast of the Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Great Feast of the Entrance of the Most Holy Theotokos was celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest, at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Serving with His Eminence were Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Protodeacon Thomas Keith and Deacon Paul

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Crown them with Glory and Honor: 70th Wedding Anniversary Commemorated

MARBLEHEAD, OH – [DOM] – A milestone anniversary was honored at Holy Assumption Church, Marblehead, OH, on November 13. Mr. Edward and Mrs. Irene Vangeloff are celebrating their 70 wedding anniversary on December 21. Archpriest Andrew Bartek blessed them and offered words of congratulations to the venerable couple. The parish organized a celebration after the

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Archbishop Daniel to be Main Speaker at FOCA Patronal Celebration

WILKES BARRE, PA [DOM] – 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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Holy Trinity Church, Parma, OH Seeks Choir Director

PARMA, OH [NOTICE] – “Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day!” (1 Chr 16:23)  Help us lift up our hearts in beautiful worship to the Lord and proclaim the good news of Christ to the world. Ideal candidates will have formal music education, choral & church conducting experience, vocal

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Mission Community welcomed by Archbishop Daniel at Diocesan Cathedral

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On the feast of St. Matthew the Evangelist, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel welcomed members from Holy Annunciation Mission in St. James, MO to his Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral. Priest Joel Wilson led a group of 10 parishioners to the cathedral to train how to serve and sing at a hierarchical

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Archpastoral Visit to Minneapolis Reveals Fruits of the Northern Part of the Diocese

MINNEAPOLIS, MN [DOM] – A wonderful weekend at St Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN , was highlighted by the archpastoral visit from His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, November 12-13. At the Hierarchical services Dr Timothy Monko was tonsured as Reader, and the blessing to wear the orarion given to senior altar servers Malachi Thompson and Peter

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