Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Locum Tenens Appointed

BURBANK, IL [DOM] – The Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America has declared vacant the see of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest following the death of His Eminence Archbishop Paul on the Great Feast of Pascha, April 24, 2022. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has appointed His Grace Bishop Daniel […]

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Archbishop Paul laid to rest at Holy Dormition Monastery

RIVES JUNCTION, MI [DOM] – On Bright Thursday, April 28, His Eminence Archbishop Paul was brought to his final resting place at Holy Dormition Monastery, in Rives Junction, Michigan. The Divine Liturgy was first held at Holy Transfiguration Church, Livonia, MI, and was led by His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All

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Archbishop Paul’s Final Liturgy at the Cathedral

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The clergy and faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest gathered around their reposed Hierarch to say their earthly goodbye on Bright Wednesday, April 27. The service was held at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois. The Divine Liturgy was led by His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of

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Funeral Services for Archbishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Bright Tuesday, April 26, funeral services were held at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois for the newly departed Archbishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest. As previously reported, the day began with the vesting of Archbishop Paul and the first memorial service in the cathedral. Later that day, His

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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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