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BURR RIDGE, IL [DOM] – The annual Clergy Convocation of the Diocese of the Midwest concluded its four day gathering which was held at St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Burr Ridge, IL. This yearly spiritual retreat brings together priests and deacons from all over the Midwest.
On Monday, April 20, the clergy gathered with His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest, who welcomed the clergy to the event. That evening guest speaker, His Grace Bishop Vasily of San Francisco and...
Metropolitan Tikhon's Paschal Message
Archpastoral Message of His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon
Pascha 2026
To the clergy, monastics, and faithful of the Orthodox Church in America, beloved in the Lord:
Christ is risen! Indeed he is risen!
A week ago, we heard the holy Martha express her faith in the resurrection of the dead when she said: “I know that my brother will rise again in the resurrection at the last day” (Jn. 11:24). But our Lord replied to her, “I am the Resurrection and the Life,” and that very day he called Lazarus forth from the tomb (Jn. 11:25, 43–44).
He did this by the power of his third-day Resurrection, a power that cannot be contained by time or place. The Pascha of the Lord is not an....... read more here.
St. Tikhon’s Seminary Announces Upcoming Pilgrimage
Join Saint Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary’s Rector, His Eminence Archbishop Michael, and Dean, Father John Parker, and embark on a pilgrimage that traces the life, ministry, and legacy of St. Nikolai Velimirović (1881–1956), who served the last five years of his life at St. Tikhon’s Seminary as professor and rector. One of the most influential Serbian Orthodox theologians, writers, and spiritual leaders of the twentieth century, often called the “New Chrysostom,” he was a tireless preacher, a gifted orator, and a prolific author whose life combined deep spiritual insight with great personal suffering.
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St. Tikhon's Seminary Choir visits Marblehead!Christ is Risen!
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, we were blessed to welcome the St. Tikhon's Seminary Choir, who traveled the long distance from South Canaan, Pennsylvania, to sing the Divine Liturgy for us.
It is always a tremendous pleasure and gift to welcome these future priests to Marblehead. This is the second year that they have made the journey to sing the Divine Praises for us and we, in turn, try our best to help and support our beloved seminarians.
We were blessed that our The St. Tikhon's Seminary Choir brought Holy Relics and Icons of various Saints, including St. Tikhon's relics, for the faithful to venerate.
Thank you, and we ask God's abundant blessings on you as you journey towards the Holy Priesthood.
Your beloved servants in the Risen Christ,
Fr. Peter and the Parish Family of Holy Assumption OCA
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St Tikhon’s Seminary and the OCA Diocese of the Midwest Announce Creative Partnership to Train Unique Cohort of Seminarians
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