Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

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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Christ is Risen! Archbishop Celebrates Holy Pascha

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On the great and saving day of the Resurrection of the Lord, Pascha, April 20, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest celebrated the festal services at Holy Trinity Cathedral, the Diocesan Cathedral of the Diocese of the Midwest, Chicago, IL. The Archbishop was joined by cathedral clergy, Priest

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ARCHPASTORAL GREETINGS OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST ON THE BRIGHT AND JOYOUS FEAST OF PASCHA

ARCHPASTORAL GREETINGS OF THE MOST REVEREND DANIEL ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST ON THE BRIGHT AND JOYOUS FEAST OF PASCHA – 20 APRIL 2025 Beloved Very Reverend and Reverend Clergy, Monastics, and Faithful of the God-protected Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest: ☙ CHRIST IS RISEN! ❧ Before the dawn Mary and the women

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Chicago Deanery gathers around Archbishop to Begin Holy Week

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Chicago Deanery gathered on Sunday evening, April 13, to begin Great and Holy Week serving Bridegroom Matins. The service was lead by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest who was joined by local clergy. Archbishop Daniel offer a sermon on Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy

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