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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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] — The annual “Support Our Seminarians” Month in the Diocese of the Midwest has begun with the blessing of His Grace Bishop Daniel, who calls upon the faithful to support the diocesan seminarians. In a letter to the clergy and faithful to the diocese, Bishop Daniel conveyed that this annual appeal fosters hope
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1 September 2022 The Beginning of the Ecclesiastical Year — The Indiction Your Nativity, O Virgin, has proclaimed joy to the whole universe! The Sun of Righteousness, Christ our God has shone from You, O Theotokos! By annulling the curse, He bestowed a blessing. By destroying death, He has granted us eternal Life. —Troparion of
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – This past Sunday, August 21, 2022, Christ the Savior Church, located in downtown Chicago, celebrated their 25th Anniversary as a community. The celebrations was marked by the hierarchical visit of His Grace Bishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest. The celebration took place both on Saturday evening and
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SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon is asking for the prayers of the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America on behalf of His Beatitude Metropolitan Herman who is drawing to the close of his earthly life. Metropolitan Herman is currently in his home on the grounds of Saint Tikhon’s Monastery.
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest has announced a number of hotels for those traveling to the enthronement of His Grace Bishop Daniel on September 30 and October 1, in Chicago, IL. The closest hotel to the cathedral and less than 10 minutes away: Hyatt Place Chicago/Wicker Park FULL 1551 West North
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Vi a letter from His Grace Bishop Daniel, Diocesan parishes were introduced to the Grow-a-Mission Initiative which asks each parish to consider how they can assist in the planting and strengthening of the Diocese’ mission communities. For more information on how your parish can assist click here.
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TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Diocese of the Midwest is pleased to announce that a banquet will be held in honor of the enthronement of their Diocesan Hierarch, His Grace Bishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. As previously announced, the enthronement of the twelfth hierarch of the diocese will
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The theme of “Being a Bishop” will be explored on the upcoming Ancient Faith Radio Show, “Ancient Faith Today with Fr. Tom Soroka“. The live interview will feature His Grace Bishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest, on Tuesday, August 23, at 8:00 p.m. CST. Archpriest Thomas Soroka,
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Orthodox Church in America’s Clergy Wives’ Advisory Group is hosting an online event to bring together clergy wives from around the country. The Clergy Wives’ Advisory Group invites all clergy wives on Saturday, August 27th at 2:00 p.m. EST, for a Zoom retreat with the Primate of the OCA, His
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