Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Remembering Archbishop Paul: First Services Held in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The first services for His Eminence Archbishop Paul took place today, Bright Tuesday, April 26 in Chicagoland. The day began with the vesting of Archbishop Paul which was preformed by His Grace Bishop Daniel of Santa Rosa, Diocesan Administrator, Archpriest Paul Jannakos, Diocesan Chancellor, Archpriest Alexander Kuchta, Chicago Dean, Archpriest Herman […]

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Remembering Archbishop Paul: Funeral Service Notes

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Memorial services for His Eminence Archbishop Paul will begin Tuesday, April 26, in Chicago at 6:00 P.M. and concluding on Wednesday, April 27, with the Hierarchical Liturgy at 9:00 A.M. A viewing will also be held from 11:30 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. that Tuesday. DONATIONS – “His Eminence was very big

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Archbishop Paul Remembered throughout the Diocese

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Bells rang throughout the diocese in celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection and continue to ring in remembrance of the repose of Archbishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest. Throughout the dioceses, Paschal Memorial services have been held continually for the newly reposed Archbishop. On the saving day of Pascha, the Diocesan

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In Memoriam: The Most Reverend PAUL Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest

BURBANK, IL [DOM] – On the Feasts of Feasts, Great and Holy Pascha, Sunday, April 24, His Eminence, the Most Reverend Paul (Gassios), Archbishop of Chicago and the Midwest, fell asleep in the Lord at the age of 69, after a grave illness.  He was the ruling hierarch of the Diocese of the Midwest of

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Paschal Epistle of His Grace Bishop Daniel of Santa Rosa

To the Esteemed Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful in the Diocese of the Midwest: Beloved in the Lord, I write these words of greeting to you after this morning’s celebration of the Holy Thursday Vesperal Divine Liturgy in commemoration of the Lord’s Last Supper.  And, as I write, I am thinking of and praying for His

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Orthodox Mission in Muncie, IN Featured in Local Paper

CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN [DOM] – Priest Joel Weir, Rector of St. Stephen Orthodox Church, Crawfordsville, Indiana, was recently interviewed for his work with the recently formed St. Photini Christian Orthodox Outreach. The article reviews the history of the community and some of the work that they are involved in. The full article may be read here.

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Parish Development Forum to be held Online June 17, 2022

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] The Diocese of the Midwest, the Archdiocese of Western Pennsylvania and the Bulgarian Diocese announced that the ninth annual Parish Development Forum will be held online on Friday, June 17. Registration will begin in mid-May. “While we hope to return to in-person Forums in coming years, it seems most effective to once again offer the Parish Development Forum as

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Archbishop John Remembered throughout the Diocese

BURBANK, IL [DOM] – April 11, 2022, marked the 40th anniversary of the repose of Archbishop John (Garklavs), who lead the diocese for almost thirty years starting in the 1950’s. In commemoration of this day, services and memorials were held throughout the diocese, notably at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL, and at

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