Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

Annual Clergy Convocation Focuses on Clergy Health and Wellbeing

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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60th Anniversary of Repose: Metropolitan Leonty, an Archpastor of the Midwest

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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Seminarian Ordained to the Diaconate

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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10th Anniversary of the Repose of Archimandrite Roman (Braga) Commemorated in Michigan

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

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Archpriest Andrew Bartek Honored by local & parish community for 20 years of service

CAMPBELL, OH [DOM] – Sunday April 27, 2025, Archpriest Andrew Bartek was honored by Campbell, Ohio community and his parish community following Divine Liturgy. Over 80 parishioners, local community leaders, fire department personnel and family members gathered for a celebration banquet.  The interim Mayor of Campbell, George Levendis, presented Father Andrew with a City Proclamation

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Remembering Bishop Matthias (Moriak) on the First Anniversary of Repose

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – Sunday, May 4, marks the one year anniversary of the repose of His Grace Bishop Matthias (Moriak), retired Bishop of the Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest. Bishop Matthias reposed on Holy Saturday of last year after a prolonged illness. Bishop Matthias served as diocesan bishop of the Diocese of the

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A Zoom Retreat on “Pride” for Clergy Wives and Widows

SPRINGFIELD, VA [OCA] – The Clergy Wives Ministry of the Orthodox Church in America will offer a Zoom retreat from 1 pm to 2pm (EST) on Saturday May 17th. Our speaker on the topic of “Pride” will be Archimandrite Sergius (Bowyer), who is the Abbot of the Monastery of Saint Tikhon of Zadonsk in Pennsylvania. A native

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Priestly Ordination on St. Thomas Sunday

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Sunday, April 27, 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, Mitered Archpriest Sergi Prisacaru, Archpriest Tarasiy Maxim, Deacon Paul Garklavs

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