A Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America
TRIBUTE TO FR VLADIMIR LECKO At His Funeral Service, Sunday Evening, March 21, 2021 St Mary’s Cathedral Archpriest Paul Wesche If we honor this visible Church with its visible altar and visible priesthood, and this baptism that brings forgiveness, then our body will become a temple, and our heart will become an altar, and a …
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. SECOND MONDAY …
SUNDAY OF ORTHODOXY Archbishop JOB (Osacky) of Chicago Reverend Fathers, brothers and sisters in the Lord: Glory to Jesus Christ! “…The Church is clothed in a beauty that surpasses all things earthly …” (from the Glory… T.2, Vespers for the First Sunday of Great Lent) Just about twenty-four hours ago at Vespers, these words were …
Orthodoxy Sunday Sermon Offered by the late Archbishop JOB Continue reading »
SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – March 18, 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the repose in 1981 of His Beatitude Metropolitan Ireney (Bekish), the first Primate of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church in America (OCA). When Metropolitan Ireney signed the agreement with the Church of Russia on autocephaly for the Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church of America …
MOGADORE, OH [DOM Communications] – In anticipation of the coming days of Holy Week and our Lord’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection, the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will sponsor a virtual tour of holy sites in Jerusalem on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 7:00pm (EST) via Zoom. The tour will be led by …
Minneapolis, MN [OCA] – Archpriest Vladimir Lecko, 91, fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Throughout his 51+ years of pastoral ministry, Father Vladimir faithfully worked to build up the church and its members with kind words, wise counsel, well-written homilies, personal attention, laughter, and …
GREAT LENT “Let us begin the Fast with joy!” What is Great Lent? Simply put, it is a season of spiritual renewal, a re-awakening of the life of the soul. It is the time the Holy Fathers call the “Tithe of the Year,” meaning that this 1/10 of our calendar year should be dedicated solely …
Practical Advice for Great Lent from the DOM Chancellor Continue reading »
SOUTH CANNAN, PA [DOM Communications] – On Tuesday, March 23, at 7:00 p.m. (EST), St. Tikhon’s Theological Seminary will be hosting the first annual seminar dedicated to the former Rector of the school, St Nicholai Velimirovich. In a letter to alumni and supporters of the seminary, Archpriest John Parker, Seminary Dean, invited all to spread …
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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. FIRST MONDAY …
CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – Forgiveness Sunday, the start of Great and Holy Lent, was celebrated at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, with great anticipation this past Sunday. The services were led by His Eminence Archbishop Paul, with the assistance of Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, and Protodeacon Thomas Keith. His Eminence prayerfully attend …
“Let this Lent be about Love and Forgiveness and Reconciliation” Continue reading »