Fr. Alexander Koranda - Diocese of the Midwest

Statement Regarding Developments in Medicine: COVID-19 Vaccines & Immunizations

January 25, 2021 / National, News / 2 minutes of reading

Statement from the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North America Christ “came not to heal the healthy, but the sick; not to save the righteous, but sinners” (Mark 2:17) As the world continues to battle COVID-19, we are ever grateful to the frontline workers – including medical professionals, emergency responders, and scientists – for their […]

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In Memoriam: Archpriest Joseph Gibson

January 20, 2021 / In Memoriam / 1 minute of reading

INDIANAPOLIS, IN [DOM Communications] – Archpriest Joseph Gibson, retired Rector of St. John the Forerunner Church, Indianapolis, IN, and former Dean of the Indianapolis Deanery fell asleep in the Lord. Fr. Joseph was ordained to the Diaconate on August 15th, 2002 and to the Priesthood on August 16, 2002 by Archbishop Job (Osacky). He was

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Metropolitan Tikhon sends greetings to President Biden

January 20, 2021 / National / 1 minute of reading

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, sent the following greetings to President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on the occasion of his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President,

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January 24 is Sanctity of Life Sunday

January 16, 2021 / National, News / 2 minutes of reading

SYOSSET, NY [OCA] – January 24, 2021 will be observed as Sanctity of Life Sunday in parishes of the Orthodox Church in America. The clergy and faithful are encouraged to utilize the special liturgical petitions and prayers for the occasion. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has also released a message marking the day. Sanctity of Life Sunday serves to mark

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9th Annual Dormition of the Mother of God Winter Micro-Retreat

January 15, 2021 / Events, National, News, Retreat / 1 minute of reading

RIVES JUNCTION, MI [DOM Communications] – The Holy Dormition of the Mother of God Monastery will be hosting their 9th annual retreat on Thursday, January 21 at 4:45 P.M. (EST). Although this retreat will be held online, the monastery is providing interesting opportunities for engagement, such as a virtual tour of the monastery grounds, the

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In Memoriam: Archpriest James Doyle

January 14, 2021 / In Memoriam / 3 minutes of reading

HEGEWISCH, IL [DOM Communications] – Archpriest James (Iakovos) Doyle passed into eternal life on January 12, 2021. Fr. James had served a number of Orthodox communities in the Chicago Deanery during various transitional periods. For the past 16 years he has been serving Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Hegewich, IL under the Greek Metropolis of

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First DOM Music Ministry Roundtable Discussion Scheduled – UPDATED

January 9, 2021 / Diocesan, News / 2 minutes of reading

BURBANK, IL [DOM Communications] – The newly formed St. Andrew of Crete Music Ministry of the Midwest Diocese is holding its first event inviting musicians from around the diocese to participate. A Zoom Roundtable is being held in a couple of weeks which will focus on various topics and solicit feedback from participants to help

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Archbishop Performs Great Blessing of Water on Theophany

January 8, 2021 / Diocesan, News / 1 minute of reading

CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – The great feast of Theophany was celebrated with immense joy on Wednesday, January 6, at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral. Archbishop Paul of Chicago and the Midwest presided over services for the feast. His Eminence was joined by Priest Alexander Koranda, Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral, Priest Philip Maikkula,

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PAN Orthodox Prayer Service for the Unborn to take place January 17

January 7, 2021 / National, News / 1 minute of reading

PARMA, OH [DOM Communications] – Sunday, January 17, at 6:00 P.M. (EST), ZOE for Life!® is offering its annual Prayer for the Unborn. The service will be live-streamed from St. Constantine and St. Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Cleveland Heights. Following the virtual service, remarks will be offered by His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, Archbishop of

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Youth and Camp Workers Conference

January 7, 2021 / National, News / 5 minutes of reading

Youth and Camp Workers Conference The objective of the Youth and Camp Workers Conference (YCC) is to offer an enriching and uplifting experience that will connect youth and camp workers and provide them with inspirational and challenging ideas to help them refine and improve their work. Registration for YCC 2021 is Open! Join us virtually Thursday, January

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