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Detroit-area parishes to sponsor ‘Story of St. Nicholas’ party for children DETROIT, MI [COCC] — The Council of Orthodox Christian Churches of Metropolitan Detroit (COCC) will sponsor its third annual “The Story of St. Nicholas,” a Nativity-season children’s party,on Saturday, December 15, 2012 from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. at Saint Thomas Church, 29150 W. 10 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI. …

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CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — “How to Talk to Your Kids About Substance Use/Abuse” is the theme of a breakfast forum for Chicago-area Orthodox Christian parents slated to be held at Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral here on Saturday, December 8, 2012. Sponsored by the Orthodox Christian Coalition for Healthy Youth [OCCHY], a recently …

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51st Diocesan Assembly reviews recent events, calls for move to proportionate giving BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — His Eminence, Archbishop Nikon of Boston, New England and the Albanian Archdiocese presided at the 51st Assembly of the Diocese of the Midwest was held at Archangel Michael Church here Monday, November 12, 2012. While minutes of …

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Rev. Herman Kincaid, Chicago Dean, and V. Rev. John S. Adamcio, Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral, greet the faithful during the Divine Liturgy. Decorated Icon of St. John Kochurov. CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Chicago deanery clergy and faithful celebrated the feast day of St. John [Kochurov] of Chicago with the Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Orthodox …

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PALATINE, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — On Friday, October 26, 2012, nine large icons were installed in the dome of Holy Resurrection Church here. Orthodox Christianity teaches that icons express our faith that God has revealed Himself to humanity in the birth of His Son, Jesus Christ. This is why the most prominent icon, that of …

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Final Delegate Handbook, additional info concerning Assembly, now availableCHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — The final edition of the Delegate Handbook for the forthcoming Assembly of the Diocese of the Midwest, slated to convene in Broadview Heights, OH on Monday, November 12, 2012, is now available on-line here.  Hard copies of the report book will …

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Letters regarding Bishop Matthias postedCHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — On Saturday, November 3, 2012, Archpriest John Zdinak, Chancellor and Temporary Administrator of the Diocese of the Midwest of the Orthodox Church in America, forwarded two letters — one from the Holy Synod of Bishops, a second from His Grace, Bishop Matthias — to members …

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Chicago area Old Testament class begins December 1CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — “The Old Testament: Law, Prophets and Writings” is the theme of a new course offered by the Diocese of the Midwest catechist and Diaconal Vocations Program. Sessions will be held at Christ the Savior Church, Chicago, and Saint Makarios Mission, Hyde Park, from …

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St. John’s parish, Campbell, OH, celebrates 95th anniversary CAMPBELL, OH [MW Diocese Communications] — His Grace, Bishop Mark of Baltimore presided at the celebration of the 95th anniversary of Saint John the Baptist Church here the weekend of October 20 and 21, 2012. The responses to the Divine Services were beautifully sung by the parish …

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Missionary/Evangelist Fr. Daniel Byantoro to Speak in Ohio/Indiana Parishes October 27 – November 5CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Archimandrite Daniel Byantoro of the Orthodox Church in Indonesia (ROCOR) will be speaking at several parishes and college campuses in Ohio and Indiana October 27 through November 5, 2012. “A convert from Islam to Christianity, Father Daniel …

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