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THE VIGIL
THE VIGIL is the Quarterly Diocesan Magazine which highlights parish activities, choice articles on spirituality, church growth and Orthodoxy.
The Vigil is available at all Diocesan Parishes and is no longer available on a subscription basis.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Articles and photos (for both the website and The Vigil should be submitted to the editorial office by mail or emai.

The Vigil
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Articles may be shortened due to space considerations.

DONORS

The Vigil is funded by the generosity of the faithful. Donations to the Vigil may be sent to:


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Please include your name, address, and the name of your parish.


Your gifts are deeply appreciated!


A hearty “thank you!” to all those who have already given, especially:

  • John and Linda Argyrakis, Bloomingdale, IL
  • John Brazynetz, Euclid, OH
  • Estelle Haderer, Euclid, OH
  • Alexander Hook, Chicago, IL
  • John and Carol Hopkins, Kenosha, WI
  • Mrs. Irene B. Hutchison, Bensenville, IL
  • George and Joann Kaschak, Warren, OH
  • Miss Anna Kost, Fairmont, MN
  • Theresa Kozbiel, Tinley Park, IL
  • Mr. Paul Laskovich, Parma, OH
  • Florian Toma, Bolivar, MO
  • Dimitry Wanda, Darien, IL

THE VIGIL ARCHIVES
VOL. 26 Number 1 - 2005

Highlights include:



  • Midwest parishes welcome Sitka Icon
  • Report of Archbishop JOB at the 44th Assembly of the Diocese of the Midwest, July 20, 2005 in Toronto, Ontario
  • Quincy, IL mission welcomes first resident priest
  • The Kingdom of God - by Father Stephen Kostoff
  • Living for the Love of God - by Father Vladimir Berzonsky
  • Midwest Profiles: Metropolitan Theophilus
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VOL. 25 Number 2 - 2004

Highlights include:

 


  • Archbishop Job accompanies Tikhvin icon to Russia
  • Beslan’s Innocents by Fr. Stephen Kostoff
  • Mission department restructured
  • Saint Alexis of Minneapolis
  • Russian Metropolitan visits Chicago, Cleveland

...and much more.

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Vol. 23 Number 1/2 - 2002

Highlights include:

 


  • Bishop Job receives 147 former EOC faithful into Orthodox Faith
  • What shall I do to inherit eternal life? by Father George Khitiri
  • A modest proposal: A recent convert asks for understanding in the use of guide dogs
  • An Orthodox college student shares his concern for orphans in Guatemala: The Land of Eternal Spring
  • Two new Orthodox schools open in Ohio
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VOL. 25 Number 3 - 2004

Highlights include:



  • Reports from the 43rd Annual Diocesan Assembly in Livonia, Michigan
  • The Nativity Message of His Eminence, Archbishop JOB
  • Chicago Orthodox Christians for Life to participate in annual march on US capital
  • New mission extablished in Omaha
  • Saints of the Midwest: Saint John of Chicago
  • The Incarnation - by Father Stephen Kostoff
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VOL. 25 Number 1 - 2004

Highlights include:

 


  • Holy Synod elevates Bishop Job to dignity of archbishop
  • Tikhvin Icon to Return Home
  • Who is my neighbor? A diocesan couple anticipate their second missionary trip to Uganda
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Vol. 24 Number 1 - 2003

Highlights include:

 


  • Planting Orthodoxy in America's Heartland: Twenty new parishes and missions
  • Missouri mission with a “unique mission”
  • The Lenten Journey by Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann
  • Lenten Reflections: Regret and Repentance / Seeking Hope / Seeking Peace
  • "Silence" by Fr. Alexander Men
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Parish Visit - Sunday, 02/05/2012
St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Church, Columbus, OH

Wednesday, 02/08 to 02/15/2012
Hogar Rafael Ayau Orphanage, Guatemala, Central America

Parish Visit - Sunday, 02/19/2012
St. Herman's Church, Minneapolis, MN

OCF Visit - Friday, 02/24/2012
His Grace, Bp. Matthias meets with OCF at St. Joseph Church, Wheaton, IL

Parish Visit - Sunday, 02/26/2012
Christ the Savior Church, Chicago, IL

Parish Visit - 03/03 to 03/04/2012
St. Andrew Church, Maple Heights, OH
Saturday - Vespers
Sunday- Morning Divine Liturgy

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Rocky River, OH
Sunday of Orthodoxy Speaker (Afternoon)

OCF Weekend - 03/09 to 03/12/12
Kent, Youngstown, Akron, OH

Parish Visit - 03/16 to 03/17/12
Theotokos "Unexpected Joy" Orthodox Church, Ash Grove, MO
Vespers - Friday / Divine Liturgy - Saturday

Parish Visit - 03/17 to 03/18/12
St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Springfield, MO
Vespers - Saturday / Divine Liturgy - Sunday

Parish Visit - 03/25/12
SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral, Detroit, MI


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