Fr. Alexander Koranda - Diocese of the Midwest

Reflection: “Inner Work of my Heart now had a new Outward Manifestation”

September 6, 2021 / Diocesan, News, Vocations / 2 minutes of reading

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – The Diocese of the Midwest utilizes the month of September to focus on providing support for the diocesan seminarians. With the launch of the “S.O.S. – Support Our Seminarians” campaign, we would like to share the following reflection with our audience. Donations collected during this month go directly to supporting […]

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In Memoriam: Archpriest Anastasy Richter

September 5, 2021 / In Memoriam, News / 4 minutes of reading

CHESTERTON, IN [DOM Communications] – The Archpriest Fr. Anastasy Richter, known by family and friends as Stacey Richter, beloved husband to Trudi Richter and father to his three daughters Michal, Anika, and Sarah, and Pastor of St. Elizabeth the New Martyr Orthodox Church in Chesterton, Indiana, unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord on September 5,

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Missions Invited to Apply for 2022 Planting Grants

September 3, 2021 / National, News / 2 minutes of reading

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – Applications for 2022 Church Planting Grants are now being accepted by the Orthodox Church in America’s Department of Evangelization. “Grants of up to $24,000.00 are awarded to first-year recipients,” explained Archpriest Thomas Soroka, Project Manager of the Departments of the Orthodox Church in America. “The grant money must be used solely to assist in

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An Epistle of Love: The Words of the Late Archpriest Sergei Glagolev

September 3, 2021 / In Memoriam, Spiritual Enrichment / 8 minutes of reading

BURBANK,IL [DOM Communications] – On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, Archpriest Sergei Glagolev reposed in the Lord at the venerable age of 93. Fr. Sergei, who is most noted for his work in liturgical music, was also a beloved pastor. The following was shared with DOMOCA.ORG by Archpriest John Memorich, Rector of Archangel Michael Orthodox Church

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NOTICE: IRS Sending Letters to Parishes

September 2, 2021 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

NEW YORK, NY [ACOB] – The following information is provided by the Legal Matters Committee of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America for the benefit of Orthodox Christian parishes and organizations throughout the country. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is in the process of contacting businesses and organizations (including

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Annual “Support Our Seminarians” Month Begins

September 1, 2021 / Diocesan, News / 3 minutes of reading

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] — The annual “Support Our Seminarians” Month in the Diocese of the Midwest is here. During the month of September His Eminence Archbishop Paul, calls upon the faithful to support the diocesan seminarians. “Some time ago, I asked our communities to begin praying for vocations in the Diocese. This is something that

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Reflection: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me … to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”

September 1, 2021 / Spiritual Enrichment / 7 minutes of reading

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me … to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” (LK. 4:18-19) The beginning of the Church New Year occurs on September 1. This is also referred to as the Indiction, and there are both religious and political reasons behind this date, as the Church was accommodating itself

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Dormition Feast in Chicago

August 23, 2021 / News, Parish / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – On August 14-15, Christ the Savior Orthodox Church in Chicago, Illinois welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Paul for the services of the Dormition of the Theotokos. The the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the feast was especially significant for the parish community, as His Eminence tonsured Nicholas M. Labun as a Reader.

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Assembly of Bishops Announces 10th Anniversary Meeting

August 20, 2021 / National, News / 3 minutes of reading

NEW YORK [ACOB] – The Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States of America announced that its 10th Annual Assembly of Bishops Meeting will be held October 2-5, 2021 in Washington D.C. The Assembly will also be hosting a charity networking event to hear the voices of the youth and young adults while

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In Memoriam: Matushka Tresja Denysenko

August 19, 2021 / In Memoriam, News / 1 minute of reading

MIAMI, FL [DOM Communications] – Matushka Tresja Denysenko, the beloved wife of Deacon Nicholas Denysenko, who serves at Protection of the Virgin Mary Church, Merrillville, IN, fell asleep in the Lord unexpectedly on August 19, 2021 Originally from Minnesota, Matushka Tresja is survived by her husband and daughter, as well as her mother and stepfather.

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