Fr. Alexander Koranda

New Martyrs Celebration in Chicago

DES PLAINS, IL [DOM Communications] – His Grace Bishop Paul took part in the name’s day celebration of His Eminence Archbishop Peter of Chicago and Mid-America (ROCOR) on Sunday, February 9. The celebration took place at the Holy Virgin Protection Cathedral, the diocesan cathedral of the Mid-American diocese in commemoration of the Russian New Martyrs. …

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Bishop Paul Participates in Two Episcopal Consecrations

CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – The Orthodox Church in America has consecrated two new bishops as a result of the 2019 Fall Session of  Holy Synod meetings. On January 25, His Grace Bishop Paul, participated in the consecration of Bishop Alexis (Trader) at St. Nicholas Cathedral in Washington D.C. The service was led by His Beatitude, Metropolitan Tikhon …

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Minneapolis Cathedral to host Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative

  MINNEAPOLIS, MN [DOM Communications] – St. Mary Orthodox Cathedral in Minneapolis, Minnesota, hosts the Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative Servant Leadership retreat on Saturday, February 29. The retreat, “Foundations of Servant Leadership and Creating Effective Ministry Teams,” will feature various Orthodox speakers providing principles and tools for clergy and laity that can make them more …

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Diocesan Celebrations of Autocephaly Anniversary Commence in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] – The first celebration of the Diocese of the Midwest honoring the 50th anniversary of the Tomos, signed in Moscow on April 10, 1970, which established the Orthodox Church in America as an Autocephalous Church, was held by the Chicago Deanery on Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8. The weekend …

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Reflections on Autocephaly: Priest William Rettig

PART II In his introduction to Orthodox America, published in 1975, Fr Schmemann offers three signs by which we might begin to discern and decipher the revealing of God’s will to us: mission, the local church, and the suffering of the cross. But, it is the phrase under which Fr. Schmemann lists and organizes his …

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Archpriest Emilian Hutnyan Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Ordination

Maple Heights, OH [DOM Communications] – Archpriest Emilian Hutnyan will celebrate the 30th anniversary of his ordination to the Holy Priesthood on April 25th. The celebration will begin with Divine Liturgy at 10 am at St. Andrew Orthodox Church in Maple Heights, OH. Following divine services, attendees are invited to a festive meal in the parish …

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Livonia Parish Welcomes two Hierarchs

LIVONIA, MI [DOM Communications] – On February 2, the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord in the temple, Holy Transfiguration Church, Livonia, MI, was blessed to receive His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon, and His Grace Bishop Paul. Accompanying His Beatitude were Archpriest Alexander Rentel, Chancellor of the Orthodox Church in America, and Archdeacon Joseph Matusiak. …

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Chicago Deanery releases Lenten Vesper schedule

CHICAGO, IL [DOM Communications] — The Chicago Deanery recently released its schedule of Sunday evening Lenten Vespers Services, all of which will begin at 6:00 p.m.  A brief homily, centered on “The Experience of Israel,” will be offered at each Sunday Lenten Vespers service, reflecting on both Israel’s triumphs and failures, her faithfulness and faithlessness alike. After each …

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Orthodox Scouting Sunday – February 9, 2020

by The Most Rev. Archbishop David, Bishop of Sitka and Alaska [ASSEMBLY-OF-BISHOPS] – Each year we come to this Sunday in February to celebrate Scouting in our communities. Throughout our country we will join in recognizing the contributions they have all made to our churches and various institutions through their hard work, dedication to duty …

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Bishop Paul participates in national “March for Life”

Washington D.C. [DOM Communications] — On Friday, January 24, His Grace Bishop Paul joined His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon and other Orthodox bishops at the 47th March for Life in Washington D.C. The event started with Divine Liturgy for the feast of Saint Xenia of St. Petersburg at the Primatial Cathedral of the Orthodox Church in America. …

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