Author name: Fr. Alexander Koranda

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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Archbishop Celebrates Palm Sunday in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Feast of our Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem was celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest this past Sunday, April 13 at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL. His Eminence was joined by cathedral clergy, Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Archpriest Tasrasiy Maxim, Deacon Paul

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Commemorating Archbishop John (Garklavs) on the Anniversary of Repose

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – April 11 commemorates the falling asleep of His Eminence Archbishop John (Garkalvas). The Archbishop served the Diocese of the Midwest from 1957-1978, and is remembered for many of his great attributes, but also for his guardianship of the Tikhvin Icon of the Mother of God. A memorial service will be held

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Dayton, OH Lenten Retreat Focuses on Life of St. Mary of Egypt

DAYTON, OH [DOM] – On Saturday, March 29, St Paul the Apostle Church in Dayton, OH hosted Lenten Retreat, bringing together parishioners and guests for a morning of reflection and spiritual growth. The day began with Divine Liturgy at 9:30 AM. Archpriest Alexander Rentel, who was the guest speaker for the Lenten Retreat, officiated at

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