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Faithful remember Archbishop Job on the first anniversary of his repose BLACK LICK, PA [MW Diocese Communications] — Memorials were celebrated in all parishes of the Diocese of the Midwest for His Eminence, Archbishop Job, on the first anniversary of his repose on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19, 2010. Midwest Diocesan parishes are …

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In Memoriam: Marking the First Anniversary of the Repose of Archbishop JobDecember 18, 2010 It has been one year since we were shocked to learn of the untimely passing of our beloved former archpastor, His Eminence, Archbishop Job. How unprepared we were, as a diocese, to face this tragedy, which was quite unthinkable and incomprehensible …

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“SOS!”  September is “Support Our Seminarians” Month! 58th Diocesan Assembly to convene October 7-8, 2019 Pilgrimage to Holy Land announced for 2020 In Memoriam:  Archpriest John Matusiak Midwest Diocese to sponsor Pilgrimage to Alaska August 19-25, 2020 Chicago Orthodox Synergy announces 25th Annual Symposium Chicago site of OCAMPR 2019 Conference Vacancy at Saint Stephen the …

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SYOSSET, NY [MW Diocese Communications] — During the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of Saint Tikhon of Moscow, celebrated at Saint Sergius of Radonezh Chapel at the Chancery of the Orthodox Church in America here Thursday, November 18, 2010, His Beatitude, Metropolitan Jonah elevated Bishop-Elect Matthias [Moriak] to the rank of Archimandrite. On Tuesday, November …

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Holy Synod of Bishops elects Hieromonk Matthias [Moriak] to vacant Midwest See CHICAGO, IL [MW Diocese Communications] — Hieromonk Matthias [Moriak] was canonically elected by the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America to fill the vacant Episcopal See of Chicago and the Midwest on the first day of its three-day Fall …

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN [MW DIOCESE COMMUNICATIONS] — Priestmonk Matthias [Moriak] was nominated as the candidate for Bishop of Chicago and the Midwest at a special diocesan assembly at Saint Mary Cathedral here Wednesday, October 6, 2010. It is anticipated that Father Matthias’ name will be submitted to the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church …

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Sunday, October 3, 2010 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tour at The Museum of Russian Art 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Visit to FOCUS Minnesota Cost: $20 per person – this covers admission to the Museum and a donation to FOCUS Minnesota This event is being coordinated by St. Mary’s O Club! If you have never been …

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BURR RIDGE, IL [MW Communications] – The annual Diocesan Clergy Convocation begins today at the Carmelite Spiritual Retreat Center in Darien, IL. The convocation is an event which usually provides both spiritual refreshment and continuing pastoral education for the clergy. This year’s convocation will see the presentation of the candidates for the Office of Bishop of …

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN [MW Communications] – St Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral in northeast Minneapolis will host a concert of Georgian sacred music by the Zedashe Ensemble during the group’s third US tour. This fall tour is organized by the world music umbrella organization Village Harmony. The concert will be held on Wednesday, September 29 at 7:30pm at …

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DAYTON, OH [MW Communications] – Representing more than five centuries of a unique artistic tradition, St. Paul The Apostle Orthodox Christian Church will be hosting an exhibition of more than 100 icons, both ancient and new, on display in its sanctuary, located at 4451 Wagner Road in Sugarcreek Township, August 20-22, 2010.  The exhibition is free and open …

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