Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Metropolitan Tikhon to Preside over 130th Anniversary of Chicago’s Oldest Orthodox Community

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The community of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL has announced the festivities surrounding their 130th anniversary as a community, this weekend, June 11 and June 12, 2022. Pentecost weekend, the altar feast of the cathedral, has been slated as the time to honor this important moment in history. The services will […]

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Register now for Ninth Annual St. Macrina Conference August 12-13

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] — The Ninth Annual Saint Macrina Conference of the Diocese of the Midwest will be held at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Milwaukee, WI August 12-13, 2022. The conference theme — “Set a guard, O Lord, upon my mouth and a guarding door about my lips” — will be developed by Priest

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Archbishop Paul’s 40th Day Remembered throughout the Diocese

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – His Grace Bishop Daniel of Santa Rosa, Locum Tenens of the Diocese of the Midwest presided over the memorial service marking Archbishop Paul’s 40th day of repose. This service took place Thursday afternoon, June 2 at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL.  Bishop Daniel began the day with Divine

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His Grace Bishop Daniel Celebrates Ascension, 40th Day of Repose of Archbishop Paul

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The great feast of the Ascension of the Lord was celebrated on Thursday, June 2 at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. This holy day also marked the 40th day of repose of His Eminence Archbishop Paul. His Grace Bishop Daniel of Santa Rosa, Locum Tenens of the Diocese

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ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE ON THE OCCASION OF THE FORTIETH DAY OF THE REPOSE OF ARCHBISHOP PAUL OF BLESSED MEMORY

ARCHPASTORAL MESSAGE ON THE OCCASION OF THE FORTIETH DAY OF THE REPOSE OF ARCHBISHOP PAULOF BLESSED MEMORY To the Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics, and Beloved Faithful of the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest, Beloved Fathers, Sisters and Brothers, In speaking to Mary Magdalene on the day of His Resurrection, the Lord Jesus said, “Do

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Diocesan Administration Prepares for Upcoming Meetings

BURBANK, IL [DOM] – On Tuesday, May 31, under the chairmanship of Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Chancellor, the Diocesan Administration met to discuss ongoing work of the diocese. The meeting primarily focused on the upcoming Diocesan Council meeting that will be held on June 10 in Chicago. Considerations for the upcoming Diocesan Assembly, which will be

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Remembering Archbishop Paul: “Do not pray for an easy life…”

“Do not pray for an easy life…” Priest Alexander Koranda If you were to walk into Archbishop Paul’s residence, you would discover a very simple arrangement of furniture with various adornments on the walls – most of which were gifts from his parishes when he would visit. Among the humble setting and décor, was a

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Remembering Archbishop Paul: “Endearing and Enduring”

Endearing and Enduring Archpriest Paul Jannakos “Endearing and Enduring.” These two words we consider as we remember and honor our beloved Archbishop Paul – brought to this Church, his home parish, for the last time. So first, Endearing. What does it mean to endear oneself to another? What a beautiful word we have in our English

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