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SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, sent the following greetings to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on the occasion of his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, …
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SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – January 24, 2021 will be observed as Sanctity of Life Sunday in parishes of the Orthodox Church in America. The clergy and faithful are encouraged to utilize the special liturgical petitions and prayers for the occasion. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has also released a message marking the day. Sanctity of Life Sunday serves to mark …
RIVES JUNCTION, MI [DOM Communications] – The Holy Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery will be hosting their 9th annual retreat on Thursday, January 21 at 4:45 P.M. (EST). Although this retreat will be held online, the monastery is providing interesting opportunities for engagement, such as a virtual tour of the monastery grounds, the …
9th Annual Dormition of the Mother of God Winter Micro-Retreat Continue reading »
HEGEWISCH, IL [DOM Communications] – Archpriest James (Iakovos) Doyle passed into eternal life on January 12, 2021. Fr. James had served a number of Orthodox communities in the Chicago Deanery during various transitional periods. For the past 16 years he has been serving Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Hegewich, IL under the Greek Metropolis of …
BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – The newly formed St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry of the Midwest Diocese is holding its first event inviting musicians from around the diocese to participate. A Zoom Roundtable is being held in a couple of weeks which will focus on various topics and solicit feedback from participants to help …
First DOM Music Ministry Roundtable Discussion Scheduled – UPDATED Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – The great feast of Theophany was celebrated with immense joy on Wednesday, January 6, at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral. Archbishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest presided over services for the feast. His Eminence was joined by Priest Alexander Koranda, Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Priest Philip Maikkula, …
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PARMA, OH [DOM Communications] – Sunday, January 17, at 6:00 P.M. (EST), ZOE for Life!® is offering its annual Prayer for the Unborn. The service will be live-streamed from St. Constantine and St. Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Cleveland Heights. Following the virtual service, remarks will be offered by His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of …
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Youth and Camp Workers Conference The objective of the Youth and Camp Workers Conference (YCC) is to offer an enriching and uplifting experience that will connect youth and camp workers and provide them with inspirational and challenging ideas to help them refine and improve their work. Registration for YCC 2021 is Open! Join us virtually Thursday, January …
YONKERS, NY [SVS COMS] – Do you feel called to serve the Church, either in ordained ministry, academia, or another vocation? Explore that calling at St. Vladimir’s Seminary’s Online Open House, January 13-15! Prospective seminarians are invited to take a closer look at the spiritual, academic, and residential life at St. Vladimir’s. Pray in the …
BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] — In a letter to parish rectors and parish councils dated January 4, 2021, Archpriest John Zdinak, Chancellor of the Diocese of the Midwest, provides information with regard to the 2021 cost of living adjustment for diocesan priests. “This letter serves to inform all of our parishes that the Cost of …
Diocesan Chancellor Addresses Clergy 2021 Cost of Living Adjustment Continue reading »