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“We Rejoice even in Tribulation” An Encyclical of Hope of the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America at the Conclusion of the Year of our Lord 2020 GREETING To the Venerable Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, cherished members of the Body of Christ, called …
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BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – Today, December 30, 2020 marks the 20th Anniversary of the repose of His Grace, Bishop Boris of Chicago and the Midwest. Bishop Boris served the Diocesan Hierarch of the Midwest Diocese from November of 1978 until his retirement in November of 1988. Born on November 18, 1923 in Portage, …
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BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – The first year in the new decade has but only a few hours before it has passed and has entered into history. 2020, the year that will not easily be forgotten. This year, without a doubt, has been defined by the global pandemic which caused the world to pause and …
CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – “Christ is born!” was heard throughout the cathedral on the 24 and 25 of December as His Eminence Archbishop Paul, and the faithful of his diocesan cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, gathered to remember the Lord’s Nativity. On Thursday evening, His Eminence lead the appointed Great Compline and Matins services. During …
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BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – The 27th of December, the feast of St. Stephen the First Martyr, marks the anniversary of Archbishop Paul’s consecration to the holy episcopate. It was six years ago today, that His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, along with other hierarchs, clergy and faithful from all over the diocese gathered at Holy Trinity …
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Behold a new and wondrous mystery. My ears resound to the Shepherd’s song, piping no soft melody, but chanting full forth a heavenly hymn. The Angels sing. The Archangels blend their voice in harmony. The Cherubim hymn their joyful praise. The Seraphim exalt His glory. All join to praise this holy feast, beholding the Godhead …
2020 NATIVITY MESSAGE OF ARCHBISOP PAUL Since March of this year, our faith has been tested by the pandemic. Some have left parishes that wear masks or use other methods of giving communion to attend other parishes that don’t follow these practices. Some are afraid to go to church for fear of getting the virus. …
BRONXVILLE, NY [NY/NJ COMS] – The Department of Youth Ministry is sponsoring a Virtual Winter Retreat for Teens in Grades 7-12 on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. There is no fee to participate. The day will begin at 11:30 AM EST and be split into two sessions (11:30am-2:30pm and 6:30-8:30pm). A tentative schedule has been put together, which is also available here. …
ANNOUNCMENT The Chancery of the Diocese of the Midwest will be closed from December 24 through the end of the year in observance of the Nativity Feast. Normal office hours will resume on January 4, 2021.
CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] — Friday, December 18, 2021, marks the eleventh anniversary of the repose of His Eminence, Archbishop Job of Chicago and the Midwest. The Divine Liturgy and a memorial service was held at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, and various remembrances were observed throughout the diocese. Archbishop Job was born Richard …
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