Fr. Alexander Koranda

Upcoming St. Macrina Conference Schedule Released

BURBANK,IL [DOM Communications] – The St. Macrina Orthodox Institute has released the schedule for their upcoming conference. As previously reported, the eighth annual St. Macrina Conference will be held at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Milwaukee, WI August 6-7, 2021. The Conference will run from 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6 and close in the …

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National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference

CRESTWOOD, NY [SVS] – Saint Vladimir’s Seminary is partnering with the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative once again for the 5th Annual National Orthodox Advanced Leadership Conference. We are delighted to bring together emerging and seasoned leaders—clergy and laity, men and women, younger and older—for important conversations as we share in the life and work of …

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60th Diocesan Assembly Announced

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] — With the blessing of His Eminence, Archbishop Paul, the 60th Assembly of the Diocese of the Midwest will be held at our very own Archangel Michael Church, located in Broadview Heights in the Greater Cleveland Area of Ohio.  This year there will be a full, rich program extending the full …

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St. Louis Ministry Featured in Local News

ST. LOUIS, MO [DOM Communications] – FOCUS Gateway City was recently featured in the St. Louis local news for their ongoing efforts serving those in need. Priest Matthew McDonald, Acting Rector of St. Michael the Archangel Church, and director of FOCUS Gateway City, explained that the ministry not only offers meals, but clothing as well. “Every …

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Midwest Community Offers Blessing in Honor of the Great Prophet Elijah

OLMSTED FALLS, OH [DOM Communications] – Saint Innocent Orthodox Church in Olmsted Falls welcomed the local Fire Station on the feast of the Holy Prophet Elijah. During a brief service led by Priest Peter Simko, Acting Rector, and Protodeacon Michael Timko, intercessions were made for the health and safety of all emergency workers and civil …

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Office of Pastoral Life holds Fifth Clergy Peer Learning Synaxis

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, more than forty clergy from across the United States and Canada gathered together on Zoom for the fifth Clergy Peer Learning Synaxis. The Synaxis is organized by the Office of Pastoral Life, and hosted by His Grace Bishop Alexis.  Promoting clergy health and well-being is a dynamic goal …

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Diocesan Administration Meeting held at the Chancery

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – On Tuesday, July 06, under the chairmanship of Archbishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest, the third meeting of the Diocesan Administration took place at the Diocesan Chancery in Burbank, IL. The council includes: Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor, Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Secretary, Priest Alexander Koranda, Communications Director, Reader Philp Sokolov, …

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Register now for Eighth Annual St. Macrina Conference August 6-7

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] — The Eighth Annual Saint Macrina Conference of the Diocese of the Midwest will be held at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Milwaukee, WI August 6-7, 2021. The conference theme — “The Lord God Give You the Proclamation of the Gospel with Great Power” — will be developed by Dr. Richard …

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Garklavs Ordained on the Feast of the Tikhvin Icon

CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – Faithful Orthodox Christians from Chicagoland gathered at Holy Trinity Cathedral, the Diocesan Cathedral of Chicago and the Midwest, for the feast of the Tikhvin Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos. This blessed observance that took place on Saturday, June 26, was accompanied by an ordination to the diaconate. Services were …

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“The Feast of the Chief Apostles is a Feast of Brotherhood”

ST. JAMES, MO [DOM Communications] – The Chief Apostles, St. Peter and St. Paul, were honored on their feast day, June 29, by communities throughout the Diocese of the Midwest. For the second year, several of the communities in southern Missouri met at Annunciation of the Virgin Mary Mission, which is centrally located along I-44. …

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