Abp. Daniel Announces Synodal Clergy Awards in Chicago Diocese

Abp. Daniel. Photo: domoca.org

CHICAGO — His Eminence Abp. Daniel of Chicago and the Midwest (OCA) has announced Synodal awards bestowed upon clergy of the diocese, recognizing service, dedication, and pastoral leadership across parishes.

As shared by the diocese, the awards were:

Miter
Archpriest Thaddeus Wojcik

Jeweled Cross
Archpriest Michael Kuzara
Archpriest Elijah Mueller

Palitza
Archpriest Benjamin Johnson
Archpriest Justin Mathews
Archpriest William Neumann
Archpriest Jan Čižmár

Archpriest
Priest Anthony Roeber
Priest Joel Wilson

Gold Cross
Priest Basil Ferguson
Priest Herman Klarr
Priest David Gresham
Priest John Kennerk

Kamilavka
Priest Matthew Mcdonald
Priest Phillip Maikkula

Double Orarion
Deacon Joseph Shaluha
Deacon James Ellis
Deacon Michael Wilson

Fr. Benjamin Johnson is a contributor to UOJ-America. His most recent piece can be read here.

Previously, the UOJ reported that Abp. Daniel welcomed Bp. Vasily in Chicago.

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