Archbishop Celebrates the Nativity of the Theotokos at the Diocesan Cathedral

September 8, 2026 · 1 min read

CHICAGO, IL [DOM] – On Tuesday, September 8, the Great Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, His Eminence Archbishop Daniel of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest presided over divine services at the Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Chicago, IL.

His Eminence was assisted by Priest Alexander Koranda, Cathedral Dean, Archpriest Michael Myers, Deacon Paul Garklavs, and Deacon Timothy Heinbokel. The Cathedral Choir was led by Reader Vladimir Lymar.

The Archbishop greeted the faithful that were gathered for the feast reminding the faithful of the important role the Mary holds in Orthodoxy and the intimate role that she has with her Son, our Lord and Savior.

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Ольга Зайцева

Спасибо, что написали. Приятно видеть, что владыка Даниил служил с отцом Александром Корандой и хор под руководством Владимира Лымаря. У нас в Казани на Рождество Богородицы тоже всегда много народу, а после службы я обычно пеку пирог с яблоками и несу домой. Интересно, пели ли в тот день «Радуйся, Царице» или только праздничный канон?

Елена Морозова

Спасибо, Ольга, что поделилась про Казань. У нас в Новосибирске тоже после службы всегда толпа и запах выпечки в храме стоит. А у вас какой пирог с яблоками, на дрожжевом тесте или песочном? Интересно, закончили ли они петь «Достойно есть» или что-то ещё из богородичных.

Helen Campbell

The choir under Vladimir Lymar always sounds so solid at Holy Trinity. Olga, I do the same thing after the feast—apple pie on yeast dough, still warm when we get home. Did they sing the megalynarion at the end?

Irene Anderson

The megalynarion was beautiful, especially the way the men carried those low notes. My yeast dough never rises as well as yours, Olga—mine always turns out a bit dense. Did you use the same filling this year or try something new?

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