BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – The Orthodox Church in America’s Office of Pastoral Life has set a date for the next online retreat for Clergy Wives. The online gathering is to take place on Saturday, March 13 and will be led by Mother Christophora (Mateychak) of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Ellwood City, PA. More […]
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NIANGUA, MO [DOM Communications] – The Diocese of the Midwest has recently opened its only monastery, Holy Resurrection Monastery, in Niangua, Missouri. The Department of Communications conducted an interview with the Abbas of the monastery, Mother Alexandra. This interview serves as a brief introduction to the newly formed community and provides valuable information as to
A New Presence of Prayer – Holy Resurrection Monastery Continue reading »
BURBANK,IL [DOM Communications] – February 1, 2021 marks the first day of appointment for Archpriest Paul Jannakos as the Chancellor of the Diocese of the Midwest. As the chancellor, Fr. Paul will be responsible for assisting the Archbishop in managing more than 70 parishes within the diocese, along with the clergy, and other various operations
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Your Eminence, Esteemed Clergy, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I would like to take a moment to thank you for the love you have shown me and my family over the years as the chancellor of this diocese. I am filled with gratitude having had the blessing to serve the Lord in this compacity getting
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FAIRLAWN, OH [OCA] – His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon will be the keynote presenter on Thursday, February 18, at 7:00 pm ET, as the Department of Continuing Education kicks off “Third Thursdays,” a series of evening webinars for OCA clergy. The Department has been offering high quality, in-person seminars every year since its establishment in 2013. “First Thursdays” represents a
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BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] — His Eminence, Archbishop Paul invites the faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest to join him for the first interactive live stream webinars of 2021 on Family Life at 7:00 p.m. Central Time on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Archbishop Paul will explore the theme, “Who Is God,” and he will
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[Pastoral Institute] – In these trying times, many things cause Clergy Burnout and may cause your faith to falter. Join the Pastoral Institute and other clergy as we talk through concerns in a safe space. In these trying times, many things cause Clergy Burnout and may cause your faith to falter. Join the Pastoral Institute
Clergy Burnout Seminar to be held February 4 Continue reading »
MLNOV, UKRAINE [OCA] – Archimandrite Alexander (Cutler), former Abbot of the Saint John the Theologian Monastery in Hiram, OH (now ROCOR), fell asleep in the Lord on January 26, 2021 in Mlinov, Ukraine, at the age of 78. A long-time priest of the Orthodox Church in America, after his retirement he transferred to the jurisdiction
In Memoriam: Archimandrite Alexander [Cutler] Continue reading »
CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – On January 24, 2021, the feast of the New Martyrs of Russia, Archbishop Paul of Chicago served Divine Liturgy at Christ the Savior Church in Chicago, Illinois. During his pastoral visit, His Eminence ordained Subdeacon Andrew Bender to the deaconate. His Eminence was joined by Archpriest John Baker, Rector of
Diaconal Ordination in Chicago Parish Continue reading »
22 January 2021 – Apostle Timothy & Ven. Martyr Anastasius the Persian To: Diocesan Priests and Parish Councils Re: Clergy Compensation Reverend and Very Reverend Fathers, Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Glory to Jesus Christ! As most of you are probably aware, the OCA has recently published newly revised Clergy Compensation Guidelines that are available
DOM Clergy Compensation Clarification Continue reading »