Diocesan Council holds Winter Meeting
1 Dec 2023 at 2:00pm

BURR RIDGE, IL [DOM] – On December 1, the Diocesan Council convened under the chairmanship of His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, for their final meeting of 2023.

The Bishop’s Council met on the previous day, November 30, t...

Thanksgiving Meal served by Chicago Parish Celebrates 10th Anniversary
1 Dec 2023 at 7:53am

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On November 22, the faithful of Christ the Savior Church, Chicago, IL, celebrated their 10th anniversary serving a Thanksgiving meal in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. The annual meal brings together bereaved famili...

Saint Macrina Orthodox Institute Offers Spirituality Class December/January
29 Nov 2023 at 12:51pm

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] –  Saint Macrina Orthodox Institute is offering a new cycle of 7 courses focusing on the basics of Orthodox spirituality through important patristic texts. The texts will explain traditional scriptural interpretation and teach th...

In Memoriam: Protodeacon Nicholas Jannakos
18 Nov 2023 at 2:08pm

ALBUQUERQUE, NM [DOM] – Protodeacon Nicholas Jannakos, 91, from All Saints of North America Church in Albuquerque, NM, fell asleep in the Lord on November 18, 2023.

The late Protodeacon is the father of the Midwest Chancellor, Archpriest Paul Jann...

Chicago Parish Celebrates Fall Feast
16 Nov 2023 at 6:44pm

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Thursday, November 16 (November 3, O. S.), St. George Cathedral in Chicago, IL, celebrated the transferring of the relics of St. George the Great Martyr, the patron of their holy temple. Services were presided over by His Em...

Many Years! Congratulations to His Eminence Archbishop Daniel
16 Nov 2023 at 6:46am

The clergy and faithful of the Diocese of the Midwest congratulate their hierarch,

His Eminence Archbishop Daniel, on the commemoration of his birthday.

EIS POLLA ETI DESPOTA

 

Holy Synod of Bishops Confirms Additional 2% Employer Contribution to Pension...
15 Nov 2023 at 12:16pm

CHICAGO, IL [OCA] – At its Regular Fall 2023 Session, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America met in Chicago, IL, under the presidency of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon. At the meeting, the Holy Synod considered the decision...

Clergy Wives Advisory Group Announces Next Gathering
15 Nov 2023 at 10:48am
CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – The Orthodox Church in America Clergy Wives Advisory Group is hosting an online event on Saturday, November 18th, at 1pm, Eastern Time. The session will be lead by His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest. FLY...

Music Ministry Completes Workshop in Dayton, OH
15 Nov 2023 at 10:46am

DAYTON, OH [DOM] – On Friday and Saturday, November 10-11, 2023, as many as 80 Orthodox faithful from eight states and 19 parishes and institutions gathered at St Paul the Apostle Church in Dayton, OH, for music and liturgical instruction, prayer ...

Holy Synod issues statement on the conflict in Israel and Palestine
13 Nov 2023 at 10:39am

CHICAGO, IL [OCA] – To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, beloved children in the Lord, and to people of good will throughout the wide world:

Every human life is incalculably precious; each human person is a so...