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Midwest clergy wives’ retreat October 10-12 RIVES JUNCTION, MI [MW Diocese Communications] — The 27th annual Midwest clergy wives’ retreat will be held at the Holy Dormition Monastery, nestled in the beautiful countryside of Rives Junction, MI, October 10-12, 2014. The pan-Orthodox event is open to all wives of Orthodox Christian priests and deacons.  The […]

Regular, special Diocesan Assemblies to convene Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Update 9/16: Divine Liturgy to be served Tuesday morning BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — The 53rd Assembly of the Diocese of the Midwest will be held at Archangel Michael Church here on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Immediately preceding the Assembly, a Special Diocesan

In Memoriam:  Reader George E. Walko MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — Reader George E. Walko, 92, a member of Saint Andrew Church here and former Mayor of Bedford, OH, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, August 30, 2014. A World War II Army veteran and union carpenter, George chanted at liturgical services,

Taco Festival at Chicago’s Christ the Savior Church, September 27 Make a day of it — check out the art fair at Holy Trinity Cathedral, then come to Christ the Savior Church for some delicious tacos and margaritas!  Great Vespers to follow at 6:00 p.m. click to download the flyer (pdf format)

Lima, Ohio site of St. Moses the Black Brotherhood annual conference October 3-5 LIMA, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — Over 2000 years ago, a young Virgin and her divine Child found refuge in Africa from threatening forces.  Since that time, Christianity has developed extensive roots in Africa.  Saint Anthony and the Desert Fathers kept the

“An evening with our authors” at Chicago’s Christ the Savior Church, October 1 click to download the flyer (pdf format)

Detroit area parishes to sponsor concert to aid needy in Middle East, North Africa and Ukraine DETROIT, MI [COCC] — The Council of Orthodox Christian Churches of Metropolitan Detroit [COCC] will sponsor its fourth annual benefit convert at Saint Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 21931 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI on Sunday, September 28, 2014

Priest runs marathon for parish expansion project COLUMBUS, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — Priest Matthew Moriak, Rector of Saint Gregory of Nyssa Church here, will be a running in the US Air Force Marathon in Dayton, OH on Saturday, September 20, 2014.  He will be running the full 26.2 mile marathon in memory of his

Chicago Cathedral seeks vendors for September 27-28 art fair CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Holy Trinity Cathedral is seeking artisans, bakers and other vendors to participate in an Arts and Crafts Fair in the parish parking lot adjacent to the cathedral at 1121 North Leavitt Street, Chicago. The event will be held, rain or

Midwest Diocese concludes first Catechist and Diaconal Vocations Conference DETROIT, MI [MW Diocese Communications] — Saint Andrew’s House, Detroit, MI, was the site of the first annual Catechist and Diaconal Vocations Conference of the Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of the Midwest August 8-9, 2014. The conference attracted 43 students and faculty, including His Grace,