Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Sunday, August 3, the third day of the Dormition Fast, the Paraklesis was served at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. The service was attended by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. The service to the Mother of God was organized and sung by the

DAYTON, OH [DOM] – St. Paul Church, Dayton, OH, will be hosting the Fourth Annual St. Andrew of Crete Liturgical Music Workshop this fall, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 19–20, 2025. This yearly gathering brings together church musicians, choir directors, chanters, and anyone passionate about Orthodox liturgical music for two days of fellowship, singing, and prayer.

MILWAUKEE, WI [DOM] – On Friday, July 25, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest traveled to Saints Cyril and Methodious Church, Milwaukee, WI, to meet with current participants in the Saint Macrina Institute’s Diaconal Training Program.  This was in conjunction with the Institute’s annual practicum. The Archbishop was accompanied by Priest Nikolai Lochmatow,

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest held its third seminarian retreat Monday July 21 through Wednesday, July 23. The retreat gathered current seminarians and those who are entering their first semester in the fall. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest invited the diocesan seminarians for a three day retreat

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The clergy and faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest congratulates His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest on the third anniversary of his canonical election by the Holy Synod of the Orthodox Church in America as the Bishop of Chicago and the Midwest. On July 18, 2022, at

PHOENIX, AZ [DOM] – The 64th Diocesan Assembly of the Diocese of the Midwest was held this the afternoon, Monday, July 14, 2025. His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest chaired the annual diocesan gathering. Delegates of the Midwest Diocese filled the meeting room in the Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix, AZ, the location

PHOENIX, AZ [DOM] – His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest began his travels to the Diocese of the West for the 21st All American Council being held in Phoenix, AZ, July 14-18. Over the weekend of July 12-13, the Archbishop presided at the Divine Liturgy at St. Peter and St. Paul Church,