Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Archbishop Welcomed by Michigan Faithful on the Second Day of Nativity

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI [DOM] – On Sunday, December 26, 2021, the Synaxis of the Theotokos, the faithful of St. Mark Orthodox Church in Rochester Hill, MI welcomed their Archpastor, Archbishop Paul, to celebrate the second day of Nativity. The Archbishop was greeted by Archpriest John Baker and Protodeacon Luke Gonser of St Nicholas Bulgarian Orthodox […]

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2021: A Year in Review

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – 2021 is now in its final hours, and the Diocese of the Midwest has many reasons to be grateful for this past year. The past year continued to bring many challenges for our parishes and its people, but each challenge was met with perseverance and the will to move forward

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Christ is Born! Nativity Services at the Diocesan Cathedral

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 Friday evening, His Eminence lead the appointed Great Compline and Matins services. During

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AXIOS! Archbishop Paul marks the Seventh Anniversary of Episcopal Consecration

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 seven years ago today, that His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, along with other hierarchs, clergy and faithful from all over the country gathered at Holy Trinity

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Youth & Young Adult Ministry Agency Publishes “Why” and Mission Statements

CHICAGO [ACOB] – At its inaugural meeting on December 3, the Board of Directors of the newly established Youth & Young Adult Ministry Agency adopted “why” and mission statements. Established by the Assembly of Bishops as the capstone achievement of the “Year of the Youth,” the new Agency will cast a vision to unite and deepen

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2021 NATIVITY MESSAGE OF ARCHBISHOP PAUL

2021 NATIVITY MESSAGE OF ARCHBISHOP PAUL Beloved Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest: Christ is Born! — Glorify Him! Man was made in the image of God, but he sinned, and lost immortality. He fell from the divine and better life, enslaved completely by corruption. Now the wise Creator fashions him

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In Memoriam: The Twelfth Anniversary of the Repose of Archbishop Job

CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – Saturday, December 18, 2021, marks the twelfth anniversary of repose for His Eminence, Archbishop Job (Osacky). Memorial services were held throughout the diocese, including the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral. Archbishop Job was born Richard John Osacky in Chicago on March 18, 1946. He completed university studies at Northern Illinois

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In Memoriam: John Sedor

LIVONIA, MI [DOM Communications] – John Michael Sedor, 89, passed away on December 17, 2021. John was born on November 3, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to Michael Thomas and Mary Sedor. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne, of 61 years; his children, John (Jane), Janet (Dan), Julie Ann (Danial), Joseph (Alexandra); and his

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FOCA Hosting Virtual Christmas Concert to Celebrate Nativity

WILKES BARRE, PA [DOM Communications] – The Fellowship of Orthodox Christians in America (FOCA) will be hosting a “Virtual Christmas Concert” on Sunday, December 26. The event is expected to feature over a dozen choirs from around the country singing hymns and carols that celebrate the feast of the Nativity. The concert will begin 7:00pm

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