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Diocesan Seminarians Take Part in Enthronement

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The seminarians of the Diocese of the Midwest joined in the celebrations for the enthronement of His Grace Bishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, who was enthroned on October 1, 2022 at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. The seven seminarians of the diocese, who study at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological […]

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Enthronement Address of The Right Reverend Daniel Bishop of Chicago and the Midwest

Enthronement Address of The Right Reverend Daniel Bishop of Chicago and the Midwest Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois October 1, 2022 – Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God Your Beatitude, Your Eminences, Your Graces; Very Reverend and Reverend Fathers; Honorable Deacons; Venerable Monastics; Diocesan Seminarians; Esteemed Guests and Friends, Beloved Brothers and

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Metropolitan Tikhon Celebrates “Church Musician Sunday” in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Sunday, October 2, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada presided over Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Chicago, IL, the Diocesan Cathedral of the Diocese of the Midwest. His Beatitude was greeted by His Grace Bishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of

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Bishop Daniel Enthroned as Twelfth Hierarch of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – A three-day celebration took place in Chicago from September 30 through October 02, celebrating the feast of the Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos, and the enthronement of the twelfth hierarch of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest, His Grace Bishop Daniel. The important occasion was led by the Primate

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Archpastoral Letter of The Right Reverend DANIEL to Christ’s Holy Flock in the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest on the eve of his Enthronement

Archpastoral Letter of The Right Reverend DANIEL to Christ’s Holy Flock in the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest on the eve of his Enthronement Friday, September 30, 2022 Hieromartyr Gregory, Illuminator of Armenia   Beloved Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest, Glory to Jesus Christ! Tomorrow morning, I will formally

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Enthronement Guide

Schedule Friday, September 30 – Vigil 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 01 – Divine Liturgy 9:00 a.m.                                        Banquet Following Liturgy                                   

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ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE RIGHT REVEREND DANIEL BISHOP OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST on the occasion of the first Church Musician Sunday

ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE OF THE RIGHT REVEREND DANIEL BISHOP OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST on the occasion of the first Church Musician Sunday October 2, 2022 №. 125 Dearly Beloved in the Lord, The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America has designated the Sunday following the commemoration of Saint Romanus the Melodist (October 1) as Church Musician

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“Church Musician Sunday” to be held Sunday, October 2

SYOSSET, NY [OCA/DOM] – The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America has designated the Sunday following the commemoration of Saint Romanus the Melodist (October 1) as “Church Musician Sunday.” This new yearly designation, beginning on Sunday, October 2, 2022, will highlight the essential role of liturgical music in Orthodox Christian worship and the important

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Interview with Bishop Daniel of Chicago: “A priest cannot serve in a parish without having his life changed, even transformed…”

This interview was conducted by the Communications Department of the Diocese of the Midwest with His Grace Bishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. It covers a range of topics, including some of the most recent experiences that the bishop has had with his new diocese.  Your Grace, Master bless! DOM COMS: I would first

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