Archbishop Gabriel’s Nativity Epistle 2026
January 11th Source: https://chicagodiocese.org/news/1198/archbishop-gabriel-s-nativity-epistle-2026/
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Nativity Epistle of His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad
January 5th Most Reverend Brother Archpastors, Venerable Fathers, Monastics, Brothers and Sisters! Peace be with you from the Abode of the Miracle-Working Kursk-Root Icon of…
Update on the Ruling Bishop of our Diocese
12/26/2025 Update on the Ruling Bishop of our Diocese This email was sent by Archpriest Gregory Joyce, Secretary of the Diocoese, to all diocesan clergy…
The Real Saint Nicholas
December 19th Many words could be written about the true life and legacy of Saint Nicholas. While most today only consider a fictional, elf-like inhabitant…
The Myrrh-Streaming Icons of Hawaii
December 1st By now all our parishioners living in Honolulu have heard about the blessing that has been bestowed on us sinners, unworthy though we…
Synaxis of the Archangel Michael and the Other Bodiless Powers
November 21st (November 8th) The Synaxis of the Chief of the Heavenly Hosts, Archangel Michael and the Other Heavenly Bodiless Powers: Archangels Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel,…
St. Demetrius’ Commemorative Saturday
November 1st In the spiritual experience of the Russian Church, veneration of the holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica is closely linked with the memory…
In the Steps of the Apostle Thomas
October 19th The Orthodox Church in West Bengal, India In the middle of the first century, the Apostle Thomas arrived in India, bearing the Gospel of…
The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos
The feast of the Dormition or Falling-asleep of the Theotokos is celebrated on the 28th/15th of August, preceded by a two-week fast. This feast, which…
Transfiguration of Our Lord, God and Savior Jesus Christ
August 19th For an explanation of the present Feast and understanding of its truth, it is necessary for us to turn to the very start…