MILWAUKEE, WI [DOM] – The twelfth St Macrina Conference will have talks and discussions by experienced deacons, catechists and administrators on how we navigate the differences between the exalted theological understanding of our roles in the Church and the everyday difficulties that we encounter in normal Church life. How do we focus on the truths […]
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Sunday, June 8, the Great Feast of Holy Pentecost, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest celebrated the divine services at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Saturday, June 7, marked the 133rd anniversary of the founding of Holy Trinity Cathedral, the first Orthodox community in
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Archpastoral Message of His Eminence Archbishop Daniel on the Great Feast of Pentecost June 8, 2025 To the Very Reverend and Reverend Clergy, Venerable Monastics, and Beloved Faithful of the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest Dear Ones in Christ, We celebrate the feast of Pentecost and the coming of the Spirit, the appointed day
CLEVELAND, OH [DOM] – Wednesday, May 28 marked the first anniversary of the devastating fire that took place at the historic St. Theodosius Cathedral, Cleveland, OH. The fire broke out in the afternoon on May 28, 2024. Local fire crews began to fight put out the fire in an effort to save the temple. Archpriest
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GREEN BAY, WI [DOM] – Deacon Mark Sauskojus reposed in the Lord on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Deacon Mark A. Sauskojus, 70, Deacon of St. Matthew Orthodox Church, Green Bay, WI, peacefully fell asleep in the Lord, May 25, 2025, at home with his family around him. He was born October 17, 1954, in Glasgow,
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ST CLOUD, MN [DOM] – On Sunday, May 25, the Sunday of the Blind Man, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest visited Holy Myrrhbearers Church in St Cloud, MN. His Eminence was assisted by Priest Peter Ries, Rector, Archpriest Andrew Jaye and Protodeacon Dana Bichler. After the Eucharistic Canon, Subdeacon Eugene Schreder
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DARIEN, IL [DOM] – The annual Clergy Convocation of the Diocese of the Midwest concluded its three day gathering at the Carmelite Spiritual Retreat Center in Darien, IL. This yearly spiritual retreat brings together priests and deacons from all over the Midwest. On Monday, May 11, the clergy gathered with His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – May 14, marks the marks the 60th anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Leonty (Turkevich). He dedicated nearly 60 years of his life to priestly and episcopal service to the Church in America and was hierarch of the Diocese of the Midwest from 1933-1950, before his election as Primate of the
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CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Sunday, May 11, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. Serving with His Eminence were Archpriest Herman Kincaid, Chancellor, Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, and Deacon Matthew Kaminsky. The choir was directed by Ms.
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RIVES JUNCTION, MI [OCA/DOM] – On Friday, May 2, 2025, at the invitation of His Eminence Archbishop Nathaniel, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest traveled to Holy Dormition Monastery in Rives Junction, MI, to participate in an event commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the repose of Archimandrite Roman (Braga). On Saturday, May 3rd, His Beatitude