A Diocese of the Orthodox Church in America
BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] — Once again, September has been designated “Support Our Seminarians” Month in the Diocese of the Midwest as His Eminence Archbishop Paul, calls upon the faithful to support the diocesan seminarians — many of whom are married with children. “Our Diocese needs to send people to seminary so that they can …
“Support Our Seminarians” Campaign Launched – Your Help is Needed Continue reading »
PART IX The anniversary of an important event is usually met with celebration and recognition. One of the effects of the current pandemic is that, this year, those celebrations have been mostly canceled, postponed, or drastically altered. This is undoubtedly the case for the many celebrations planned over the past two years in our deaneries, …
Reflections on Autocephaly: Priest Alessandro Margheritino Continue reading »
WARREN, OH [DOM Communications] – Mary Maksimoff, 89, of Youngstown, Ohio, fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Family would like to thank Continuing Healthcare at the Ridge and Buckeye Hospice for her care. A Westside resident for many years, she was born to Russian and Belorussian immigrant parents Stephen and Helen …
EAGAN, MN [DOM Communications] – September 18 and 19 are the official dates for the “Online National Advanced Leadership Conference” witch is the annual conference held by the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative (OCLI). The conference title is “United as the Body of Christ to Serve those Divided by Pandemics, Politics, and Persecutions,” which will showcase …
Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative Annual Conference Registration Opens Continue reading »
BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – Please see the video below for an update on life in the diocese by His Eminence Archbishop Paul.
WHEATON, IL [DOM Communications] – On the weekend of August 08 and 09, His Eminence Archbishop Paul made an archpastoral visit to the community of St. Joseph Orthodox Church in Wheaton, IL, for the celebration of the Glorification of St Herman of Alaska. During the Little Entrance of the Divine Liturgy, the Rector of St. …
St. Joseph Church Welcomes Archbishop on Feast of St. Herman of Alaska Continue reading »
It’s Personal: 50th Anniversary Reflection on St. Herman of Alaska On August 9, Orthodox Christians throughout the world celebrate the God-pleasing saint, Herman of Alaska. Orthodox Christians celebrate his memory, marvel at his great asceticism, and adore his humble and pious demeanor. These are appropriate reactions when thinking about St. Herman. However, for those Orthodox …
Reflections on the Canonizations of St. Herman of Alaska: Then and Now Continue reading »
BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – Sunday, August 9 2020, marks the 50th anniversary of the canonization of St. Herman of Alaska. His glorification took place with great anticipation and joy. St. Herman was the first to bring Orthodoxy to North America; and, his glorification was one of the first acts of the new autocephalous Orthodox Church …
Diocese of the Midwest to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of St. Herman of Alaska Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – “Thou wast transfigured on the mount O Christ, God!” the choir proclaimed as the great feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord was celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Paul in his historic Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral. Offering the homily on this holy day, Archbishop Paul focused on the connection …
Festal Services led by Archbishop Paul at Diocesan Cathedral Continue reading »
BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications/OCN] – On the great feast of Transfiguration, Thursday, August 6th “myOCN Community” will be hosting an online gathering at 7:00 pm (EST) with special guests Paula Marchman, Psychotherapist and Katie Wilson, Public School Teacher. The focus will primarily address parenting and returning back to school during these times from a faith …
OCN to Host “Parenting & Back to School” this Thursday Continue reading »