Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Bishop Daniel attends Funeral of Metropolitan Herman

SOUTH CANAAN, PA [DOM] – Funeral services were held at St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Monastery in South Canaan, PA, for His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko), who reposed on September 6, 2022. Metropolitan Herman served as the Primate of the Orthodox Church in America from 2002 to 2008. The funeral services for the late Primate were […]

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LETTER FROM BISHOP DANIEL 2022 SEMINARIAN APPEAL LETTER

LETTER FROM BISHOP DANIEL 2022 SEMINARIAN APPEAL LETTER To all Rectors, Deacons, Monastics and Laity of the Midwest, In this month of September, the Diocese annually renews its support of our Diocesan Seminarians. It is a time for our communities to reflect on this important, and often overlooked, vocation that is vital for a healthy

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Detroit Ministry Seeking Assistance to Continue Good Work

DETROIT, MI [DOM] – The community of St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Detroit, MI, launch a campaign seeking assistance to upgrade their community center which serves weekly meals to those in need. The present center lacks a functioning kitchen which many local residents rely on to serve them meals. For the past ten years,

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Feast of the Cross Celebrated by Bishop Daniel of Chicago

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Wednesday, September 14, the Great Feast of the Elevation of the Life-giving Cross, His Grace Bishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest served the festal services at his Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral. On Tuesday, September 13, Bishop Daniel celebrated the All Night Vigil for the feast

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Bishop Daniel Celebrates Patronal Feast of Cleveland Cathedral

CLEVELAND, OH [DOM] – The historic cathedral in Cleveland, St. Theodosius Cathedral, celebrated the feast of their heavenly patron, St. Theodosius, Wonderworker of Chernigov this past weekend, Friday, September 9, through Sunday, September 11. This important feast for the cathedral community was marked by the archpastoral visit of His Grace Bishop Daniel of Chicago and

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New Kiot Blessed in Honor of the Nativity of the Theotokos

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The first Great Feast of the Ecclesiastical New Year, the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, was celebrated with joy at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral. The celebration was lead by His Grace Bishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest. Serving with His Grace was Priest Alexander

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Music Ministry Announces Upcoming Workshop

DAYTON, OH [DOM] – The St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry of the Diocese of the Midwest has announced an upcoming workshop to help directors and singers alike. The workshop will focus on directors, children choirs, and choir rehearsals giving participants helpful insight and tools to bring back to their communities.  The two day retreat

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Singers Asked to Participate in Upcoming Enthronement

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Choir members from all over the Diocese of the Midwest are invited to sing at the upcoming Enthronement Weekend of His Grace Bishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, September 30 through October 2, 2022.  “I can’t tell you how excited I am by this wonderful opportunity to form a magnificent

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In Memoriam: His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman

South Canaan, PA [OCA] – On September 6, 2022, His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman (Swaiko), retired Primate of the Orthodox Church in America, fell asleep in the Lord at the age of 90.  He had served as Metropolitan of All America and Canada from 2002 until his retirement in 2008. His Beatitude was born Joseph Swaiko in

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