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BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – On this day, April 11, the Diocese of the Midwest solemnly remembers the falling asleep of Archbishop John (Garklavs), who was the hierarch of this diocese from 1957-1978. The following text was taken from a publication written for the dedication of a new center for the Chicago-Minneapolis Diocese in Hinsdale, …
Remembering Archbishop John, the Guardian of the Tikhvin Icon Continue reading »
The Office of Communications of the Diocese of the Midwest is pleased to announce that we will be offering weekly reflections during this holy season by our Diocesan Chancellor, Archpriest Paul Jannakos. These brief meditations can provide an Orthodox Christian with assistance in seeking more time with God in silence and stillness. FOURTH MONDAY …
BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – A document regarding the COVID-19 vaccines was recently sent to the Assembly of Bishops focusing on how they work to prime the immune system to fight SARS-CoV2. An Affiliate Professional Association of the Assembly, namely the Orthodox Theological Society in America has prepared this document. The thoughts expressed in this …
WILLIAMS BAY, WI [DOM Communications] – In a recent letter dated March 15, 2021, His Eminence Archbishop Paul granted “mission status” to the Holy Theophany Chapel located in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. “Therefore effective April 1, 2021, instead of Holy Theophany Chapel you are elevated to Holy Theophany Mission of the Diocese of the Midwest. The …
Williams Bay Chapel Granted Mission Status Continue reading »
New York, NY [DOM Communications] – The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States announced that year 2021 is the “year of the youth” for the Orthodox Church in this country. Danielle Geeza, Chairperson Department of Youth Ministry for the Diocese of New York and New Jersey (OCA) recently reported, “we are excited …
Assembly of Bishops to Host PAN Orthodox Youth Gatherings with Hierarchs Continue reading »
ASH GROVE, MO [DOM Communications] – The Kansas City Deanery of the Diocese of the Midwest recently honored one of the most beloved clergymen in the Diocese, Archpriest Moses Berry by donating an icon of St. Moses the Black to the three main theological seminaries of the Orthodox Church in America; St. Herman’s Seminary, St. …
Kansas City Deanery Honors Archpriest Moses Berry Continue reading »
Statement of the Executive Committee on the Proposed Equality Act Friday, March 26, 2021 We, the Executive Committee of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the United States of America, affirm that all human beings should be treated with dignity and respect, as all are made in the image of God. Indeed, the principle …
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – On Thursday, March 25, the great feast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos was celebrated solemnly at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral. In addition to the observance of this holy day, those gathered for the service also had the blessing of venerating the Miraculous Kursk Root Icon …
Miraculous Kursk Root Icon Visits Diocesan Cathedral for Feast of Annunciation Continue reading »
The Office of Communications of the Diocese of the Midwest is pleased to announce that we will be offering weekly reflections during this holy season by our Diocesan Chancellor, Archpriest Paul Jannakos. These brief meditations can provide an Orthodox Christian with assistance in seeking more time with God in silence and stillness. THIRD MONDAY …
BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] — The Family Life ministry of the Diocese of the Midwest will be hosting a seminar with His Eminence, Archbishop Paul on Monday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m.(CST). Archbishop Paul will continue with the “Family Theology Series” exploring the question, “Who Is Jesus Christ,” and he will field questions from participants …
Family Life Ministry to Explore “Who Is Jesus Christ?” this April Continue reading »