Eastern Orthodox Liturgy in Yosemite Valley Saturday, November 9

Great Consecration of Sts. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church in Santa Rosa, CA, Monday November 11, 2024

TO ALL OF OUR MOST REVEREND CLERGY, PARISHIONERS AND FRIENDS,             By the Mercy of God and with the blessing of His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America, the long-awaited Great Consecration of Sts. Peter & ...

"Pursuing Wholeness: A Christian Perspective on Modern Psychology."

Educational Seminar SUNDAY, MAY 26, 1:00 PM, The Large Hall of the HOLY VIRGIN CATHEDRAL (6210 Geary Boulevard, SF) will host an Educational seminar on aspects of Psychology from a Christian worldview. The following reports will be given to the audience: ✜ Modern Psychology and the Orthodox Appr...

Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fort Ross: Memorial Day May 27, 2024

With the blessing of His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America, all are welcome to join members of the Western American Diocese for the traditional pilgrimage to Fort Ross on Memorial Day, May 27th, 2024. The Holy Trinity/Saint Nicholas Chapel at Fort Ross is the first Rus...

Archbishop Kyrill to Serve Liturgy at the Kazan Church in Guerneville, CA, on October 21, 2023

On Saturday October 21, 2023, His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America will preside over the Divine Liturgy at the Kazan Church on the Russian River. Schedule:Hours at 8:40 AMDivine Liturgy at 9:00 AM...

XVII Annual Saint Herman's West Youth Conference to be held in Las Vegas, NV, from December 26-29, 2023

Announcing the XVII Annual Saint Herman's West Youth Conference which will be held at All Saints Russian Orthodox Church in Las Vegas, Nevada from December 26-29, 2023. Registration HERE. St. Herman’s West 2023 will be held this year at All Saints Orthodox Church in Las Vegas, NV. Arriva...

Saint John Benevolent Fund will Sponsor an Annual Fundraiser

VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER 2023Saturday, October 21, 202311:00 AM  12:30 PMSt. John Benevolent Fund More information HERE. ...

CELEBRATING THE 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE RELICS OF ST. JOHN

First Primatial Visit of the Newly-­Elected METROPOLITAN NICHOLASto the Western­ American Diocese...

Upcoming: Patronal Feast Day of Holy Prophet Elias Church, Diamond Springs, CA

The Schedule of Divine Services for Saint Elias Church in Diamond Springs, CA, is as follows: Tuesday, August 1 at 6:00 pm –– All-night VigilWednesday, August 2 at 9:30 am –– Greeting of the Bishop, Diving Liturgy, cross procession, festal dinner...

Celebration of the Parish Feast Day of the Kazan Church on the Russian River

On Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Kazan Church in Guerneville, CA, will celebrate its Parish Feast Day. His Grace THEODOSY presiding. Schedule:8:40 am Hours9:00 am LiturgyProcession and festal meal to follow. Address:17370 Neeley RoadGuerneville, CA 95446  ...

Monthly Divine Service at the Kazan Church in Guerneville, CA, June 24th, 2023

On Saturday, June 24, 2023, His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America will serve Divine Liturgy at the Kazan Church in Guerneville, CA Schedule:8:40 am Hours9:00 am Divine LiturgyPotluck in the churchyard (lenten)...

Annual Pilgrimage to Fort Ross, Memorial Day, May 29, 2023

With the blessing of His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America, all are welcome to join members of the Western American Diocese for the traditional pilgrimage to Fort Ross on Memorial Day, May 29th, 2023. The Holy Trinity/Saint Nicholas Chapel at Fort Ross is the first Rus...

Pastors' Retreat for Clergy of the Western American Diocese, Great Lent, 2023

Pastors' Retreat, Great Lent 2023 With the blessing of His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western Americaand Under the Protection of the Wonderworking Myrrh-streaming“Iveron-Hawaiian” Icon of the Mother of God Dates: March 13-15, 2023Location: Saint Paisius Monastery, ...

12th Annual Great Lenten Retreat, Sunday April 2, 2023, Holy Virgin Cathedral

Holy Virgin Cathedral of San Francisco, CA, will mark its Feast Day

On Sunday, November 6, the Holy Virgin "Joy of All Who Sorrow" Cathedral in San Francisco will be marking its parish feast day. The feast day Vigil is on Saturday, November 5 at 5:00 pm, and there will be ONE Liturgy on Sunday, November 6 at 9:00 am. Following...

16th Annual Saint Herman's West Youth Conference

St. Herman's West 2022 will be held this year at Christ the Savior Orthodox Church in Youngtown (near Phoenix), AZ. Arrival is December 26 with departure on December 30. The conference will include a work project -- building a walkway for processions at the church, panel discussions, lectures by Fr....

Babushka's Take & Bake Pop-Up, Sunday, September 18th, 2022

The Iveron-Hawaiian Myrrh-streaming Icon to Visit Holy Virgin Cathedral in San Francisco, CA

The Iveron-Hawaiian Myrrh-streaming Icon is scheduled to visit Holy Virgin Cathedral on September 3rd and 4th, 2022. Schedule:Saturday September 3rd from 5:00 PM through All-night Vigil.Sunday, September 4th from 7:30 AM until 1:00 PM Address:Holy Virgin Cathedral6210 Geary BoulevardSan Francisco,...

The 29th Annual Russian Orthodox Church Musician's Conference from November 9 - 13, 2022

The Parish Feast Day of the Kazan Church in Guerneville is to be Celebrated on Saturday, July 23, 2022

The Parish Feast Day of the Kazan Church in Guerneville, CA, is to be celebrated on Saturday, July 23, 2022.  Schedule:Friday, July 22: Great Vespers, Litya and the Blessing of the Five LoavesSaturday, July 23 at 9:00 am: Divine Liturgy. His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and West...

Funeral Schedule for Archpriest Alexei Poliakov

The Funeral for newly-departed Archpriest Alexei Poliakov will take place at Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Los Angeles, CA, on the day of the celebration of the memory of Saint John of Shanghai and San Francisco the Wonderworker, which is also the 9th Day from the repose of Father Alexei.  ...

Schedule of the Celebration of Saint John of Shanghai and San Francisco Day, July 2nd, 2022

The celebration of the holy memory of Saint John of Shanghai and San Francisco the Wonderworker falls on Saturday July 2nd, 2022. Schedule: Thursday, June 30th at 7:00 PM -- Translation of the honorable relics and Akathist Hymn to Saint John Friday, July 1st at 6:00 PM -- The Greeting of His Emin...

Annual Pilgrimage to Fort Ross, Memorial Day, May 30, 2022

With the blessing of His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America, all are welcome join members of the Western American Diocese for the traditional pilgrimage to Fort Ross on Memorial Day, May 30th, 2022. The Holy Trinity/Saint Nicholas Chapel at Fort Ross is the first R...

Divine Liturgy will be Held at the Russian River on the Feast of the Laudations of Most Holy Mother of God

On the Feast of the Laudations of the Most Holy Theotokos, the Fifth Saturday of Great Lent, His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America will preside over Divine Liturgy at the Kazan Church in Guerneville, CA. Schedule:Saturday, April 9th, 20228:40 AM -- Hours9:00 AM -- Divi...

His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill to Visit Holy Archangels Church in Phoenix, AZ

His Eminence Kyrill, Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America is scheduled to visit Holy Archangels Church in Phoenix, AZ, on Sunday, March 20, 2022. The Greeting of the Bishop is scheduled for 9:30 am....

Great Lenten Concert at All Russian Saints Church, Burlingame, CA

We are planning a Great Lenten concert on Sunday, April 3, will be a special fundraiser on behalf of the Bethany School.  As in previous years, our April 3 concert will have a Lenten motif.  Our program will feature a combination of "resurrected" works that we have not sung for some time, ...

Liturgy at the Kazan Church, Guerneville, March 12, 2022

All North American Youth Conference to be held June 13-19, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah

Patronal Feast Day of Holy Virgin Cathedral in San Fransisco

Holy Virgin Cathedral, named in honor of the Holy Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow," will celebrate its annual Feast Day. His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America presiding. Schedule of Divine Services Friday, November 5th:Eve of Cathedral Feast DayVigil ...

Liturgy at the Kazan Church, Guerneville, CA

His Eminence Archbishop KYRILL is scheduled to preside over the Divine Liturgy at the Kazan Church on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 9:00 am. Trapeza will follow out in the church yard. Address:17370 Neeley Road,Guerneville, CA 95446...

Monthly Liturgy on the Russian River

His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America will preside over the Divine Liturgy at the Kazan Church in Guerneville, CA, this Saturday August 21, 2021, at 9:00 AM.  All are welcome! Location:Kazan Icon of the Mother of God Church17370 Neeley RoadGuerneville, CA 95446...

Blessing of Church Bells Slated in Burlingame, CA

The clergy and faithful of Church of All Russian Saints in Burlingame, CA, will be celebrating their Patronal Feast Day this Sunday July 4th, 2021. Included in the festivities will be the blessing of new church bells, which the parish has recently acquired from Yekaterinburg, Russia. The consecrati...

Annual Feast of Kazan Icon of the Mother of God Church in Guerneville, CA

On Saturday July 24th, 2021, His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America will preside over the Divine Liturgy at the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God Church.  Schedule:Hours at 8:40 AMDivine Liturgy at 9:00 AM Address:Kazan Icon of the Mother of God Church17370 Nee...

Order Daily Commemorations of the Departed During Great Lent at Holy Virgin Cathedral

Dear brothers and sisters! During Great Lent the commemoration of the dead should, and must, be done daily in our personal prayers, at the liturgy on the weekends, and especially – on Soul Saturdays.  The Church’s main method of commemorating the dead is done through praye...

The Benevolent Memorial Fund of St. Archbishop John VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER

Dear Friends of the St John Memorial Fund, Please join us on October 18 for a virtual fundraising event in lieu of our annual luncheon! The event will feature a presentation from the Mother Maria,  the Administrator of the Orthodox School in Bethany (Holy Land), beginning with a...

New Saturday St John Moleben Live-streaming Schedule

Beginning Saturday, August 8, the weekly Saturday livestreamed Moleben (service of Intercession) to St. John, Wonderworker of Shanghai & San Francisco will now begin at 4:30 pm, 15 minutes later than previously. Please make a note of this. Link to Holy Virgin Cathedral live-stream here. ...

Greetings on Saint John's Day

Dear Brothers and Sisters, greetings on the upcoming feast of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco, the Wonderworker! Unfortunately, at this time all the services are still closed to the public, but we will celebrate them, pray, honor St. John and livestream the services for our parishioners and a...

Full Suite of Texts for Holy Week

Full Suite of Texts for Holy Week: Readers Services for Every Day of Passion Week, For Those Homebound During the Period of Covid-19 Pandemic Restrictions...

Walk for Life West Coast - January 25, 2020

The Annual Saint Herman's West Youth Conference is slated in Los Angeles from December 26th to 30th, 2019

Theme: "Conforming the Will of Man to the Will of God." Lectures, panal discussions, community service, tacos, beach volleyball, and more... Registration: $299.00 by mail, $310.00 online. Registration details at: wadyouth.wordpress.com...

Icon-painting contest to mark the 100th anniversary of the Russian Church Abroad

The Fall Pastoral Retreat is to be Held at the Saint Paisius Monastery in Safford, Arizona from October 21-23, 2019

The Fall Pastoral Retreat of the clergy of the Western American Diocese is to be held at the Saint Paisius Monastery in Safford, Arizona from October 21-23. This  is the first time that a pastoral retreat of the Diocese will be held at the monastery and this gives the clergy an opportunity to ...

ST. JOHN of SAN FRANCISCO THE WONDERWORKER FEAST DAY & 25th CANONIZATION ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of theCanonization for St. John Shanghai and San Francisco(Holy Virgin Cathedral) Schedule of Divine Services Thursday Evening, June 27AKATHIST before the honorable relics of Saint John at 7:30 pm Friday Evening, June 28Confessions at 5:00 pmVigil 6:00 pm Saturda...

Mother Maria (Wall), Administrator of the Orthodox School of Bethany will Visit the Western American Diocese

For the first time in the history of the Western American Diocese a representative of the Orthodox School in Bethany in Palestine will be visiting the West Coast from May 4th to 22nd, 2019. Mother Maria (Wall), is the Administrator of the school, which is of extreme importance in the region of the P...

Seeking Paradise, the XI Annual Great Lenten Retreat

Parish Christmas Programs in the Western American Diocese

Parish schools throughout the Western American Diocese will be organizing their annual Christmas programs for children. Below is a parish list:...

Western American Diocese to Mark the Centennial of the Martyrdom of the Holy Royal Family, St. Nicholas Cathedral, Seattle, WA

On November 13, 2018, Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Seattle, Washington, will be sponsoring an all-Diocesan a lecture and banquet to mark the Centennial of the Martyrdom of the Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia. The cathedral is a memorail church dedicated to the memory of His Imperial Highness Emperor Tsa...

Two New Books Mark the Centennial of the Martyrdom of the Royal Family

Holy Trinity Publishing at Holy Trinity Monastery in Jordanville, NY, has published two new books to mark the centennial of the martyrdom of the Holy Royal Family of Russia....

Archbishop Kyrill to Preside over the Patronal Feast of the Protection of the Mother of God

On Sunday October 14, 2018, His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America is scheduled to preside over the patronal feast of Protection of the Holy Virgin Church in Los Angeles, CA. Starting at 10:00 am: Greeting, Liturgy, cross procession and festal meal. The myrrh-streaming ...

Pastoral Retreat Fall, 2018

With the blessing of His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America the Fall clergy conference of the Western American Diocese will be held at Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Seattle, WA, from the 12 to the 14 of November, 2018.  The clergy conference is being combined with th...

Patronal Feast Day of Saint Silouan Monastery

Saint Silouan's Monastery of the Western American Diocese will celebrate its patronal feast day on September 24th, 2018. His Grace Theodosy Bishop of Seattle is presiding. Schedule of Divine Services:Sunday September 23: vigil at 6:00 PMMonday September 24: Greeting of the Bishop at 9:00 AM, Litur...

Patronal Feast of the Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia, Reno, Nevada

Parish Feast Day at the Russian River

2018 Summer Workweek at St. Silouan' Monastery

The Youth Department of the Western American Diocese is sponsoring the 2018 Summer Workweek at Saint Silouan's Monastery in Sonora, CA, from July 22nd to July 28th of this year. The event starts with Divine Liturgy in Sparks, NV, marking the 100th Annivesary of the Martyrdom of the Royal Family of ...

Annual Pilgrimage to Fort Ross, May 28, 2018

The annual pilgrimage to Fort Ross, CA, will take place on the Day of the Holy Spirit, Monday May 28th, 2018.  Schedule:9:30 am Liturgy in the chapelProcession to the cemetery and Litya for the DeadLunch at the Kazan Church on the Russian RiverAddress: 17370 Neeley Road; Guerneville, CA 9...

Mother's Day Champagne Brunch

Iveron-Hawaiian Icon to Visit San Francisco & the Monterey Peninsula on March 24th & 25th, 2018

SCHEDULE OF ICON'S VISITS Saturday, March 24, 2018 Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Cathedral"Joy of All Who Sorrow"6210 Geary BlvdSan Francisco, CA  941217:50 am Arrival of the Holy Icon 8:00 am Divine Liturgy* Holy Icon will remain at the Cathedral until 3:00 pm Saint ...

Bringing the Church to the World

Сhoral Recital of Sacred Music: Church of All Russian Saints Parish Choir

Schedule of the Great Lenten Clergy Retreat of the Western American Diocese

Annual Panykhida at Mare Island

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill the annual Mare Island Memorial service for Russian sailors is scheduled for SATURDAY, November 11th at 11:00 am. His Grace Bishop Theodosy will officiate....

100 Years of the Bolshevik Revolution

REGISTER NOW! Saint Herman's West Youth Conference to be Held in Seattle, WA, from December 26 to 30, 2017

Choral Recital of Sacred Music, All Russian Saints, Burlingame, CA, October 29, 2017

Saint Herman's West Youth Conference to be Held in Seattle, WA, from December 26 to 30, 2017

SAVE THE DATE: The Youth Committee of the Western American Diocese announces the XI Annual Saint Herman's West Youth Conference to be held in Seattle, WA, from December 26th to 30th, 2017. Details coming soon!...

Join the 26th Church Music Conference in Los Angeles, California

The 26th Annual Music Conference will be held in Los Angeles from October 4th to 8th, 2017.  Along with many interesting lectures, this year's conference will feature special lessons and workshops for deacons.  Archbishop Kyrill's Decree (scroll to second page for English). Registration...

Annual Pilgrimage to Fort Ross, May 29, 2017

The annual pilgrimage to Fort Ross will take place on Memorial Day, Monday May 29, 2017.  Schedule:Divine Liturgy at 10:00 amProcession to cemeteryAnnouncement from Archpriest Stefan Pavlenko, the Chancellor of the Western American Diocese: MEMORIAL DAY FORT ROSS LITURGY, Monday, May 29t...

26th Annual Russian Orthodox Church Musicians' Conference, 4 to 8 October, 2017, to be held in Los Angeles, CA

The 26th Annual Russian Orthodox Church Musicians' Conference, will be hosted by the Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Los Angeles, California, October 4-8, 2017, with the sessions taking place at the Four Points Sheraton Los Angeles, Westside. The theme of the Conference is “Prayerful So...

Great Consecration of St. Martin the Merciful Church in Corvallis, OR, in Fall of 2017 -- UPDATED SCHEDULE

Archpriest James Baglien and the community of Saint Martin the Merciful Church of Corvallis, OR, will be marking their 15th Anniversary this fall. In conjunction with this celebration, His Eminence Kyrill Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America will be performing the Great Consecration of th...

X Annual Lenten Retreat at Holy Virgin Cathedral

The X Annual Lenten Retreat sponsored by Holy Virgin Cathedral will be held on April 2, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The retreat's theme is "Love Your Nieghbor." Keynote Speakers: Session I: Archpriest David Moser St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Church, “Love Your Enemies” ...

On Sunday December 4, 2016, His Grace Irenei Bishop of Sacramento will be Introduced to Holy Ascension Church

On Sunday December 4th, 2016, the Feast of the Entry of the Most-Holy Theotkos into the Temple, His Grace Bishop Irenei will officially be introduced to the community of Holy Ascension Church in Sacramento, CA, by His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America.  The greeti...

Annual Mare Island Panikhida - November 19th, 11:00 am

Excerpt from an article "And make their memory to be eternal" by Zoya Gradov   It is noon on a warm November day. The autumn air is saturated with the smell of eucalyptus, blending with the aroma of the censer’s smoke, the intricate coils of which turn into transparent streams...

The Diocesan Assembly of the Western American Diocese, November 14, 15 and 16, 2016

His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill has called for a triennial General Assembly of the Western American Diocese to be convened on November 15, 2016. Clergy and lay-delegates will gather from throughout the Western American Diocese to discuss important topics and issues of diocesan life. The assembly&rsq...

Second Patronal Feast Day of Saint Silouan's Monastery in Sonora, CA

The II Annual Patronal Feast Day of Saint Silouan's Monastery will be celebrated on Saturday September 24, 2016. His Eminence KIRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America will preside. The schedule is as follows: Schedule of Saint Silouan's DayFriday September 234:30 pm Panykhida for Arch...

Saint John's Orthodox Academy Annual Gala

Choral Recital of Sacred Music

Choir of All Russian Saints744 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 940101:00 pmFree Admission. Donations to the Stewardship Program gladly accepeted. 744 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA ...

St Nicholas Cathedral in Montreal Will Host the 25th Annual Church Musicians' Conference

With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, the Synodal Liturgical Music Commission of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, and St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Montreal, Quebec, present the 25th Annual Russian Orthodox Church Musicians' Conference, Montreal, Canada, ...

The Wonderworking Iveron-Hawaiian Myrrh-Streaming Icon of the Mother of God to visit Burlingame, CA

The Wonderworking Iveron-Hawaiian Myrrh-Streaming Icon of the Mother of God will visit the Church of All Russian Saints in Burlingame, CA, on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Greeting of the Icon is 6:00 pm. Address:744 EL CAMINO REALBURLINGAME, CA 94010 Please arrive early enough to park and be in ...

St. John 50th Anniversary Luncheon

Saturday, July 2, 2016. 1:30 pm at the Russian Center2450 Sutter Street, San Francisco  RSVP: StJohn50Gala@gmail.comTo Susan Motoviloff and Veronica BelonogoffOr call Susan: 650-888-6307Reservations must be made in advance. Cost $75.00Pay Pal acceptedChecks payable and mailed to:HVC St. John...

The Western American Diocese Will Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Repose of Saint John the Wonderworker

“Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants” (Leviticus 25:10).  The Western American Diocese is announces the 50th Anniversary from the repose of our Father among the Saints JOHN Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco the Wonderw...

General Unction Service at Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Los Angeles

An Evening Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified Gifts will be Performed in the Diocesan Cathedral on March 30 at 6:00 pm

The Liturgy of the Pre-sanctified Gifts is performed exclusively during Great Lent and in most cases in the morning according today’s practice in the Russian Orthodox Church. However, for the first time in the history of the New Cathedral of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow&rdquo...

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land From May 26 to June 3, 2016

A pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Israel, under the slogan "Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Emperors Constantine and Elena" is being organized from May 26 through June 3, 2016.  The schedule includes visits the Holy City of Jerusalem and environs together with the Holy Sepulchre and the two Russian Or...

BLINI Dinner at Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Seattle, WA

Traditional Blini Ball Dinner, San Francisco

9th Annual Lenten Retreat at Holy Virgin Cathedral

The Diocese of San Francisco and Western America announces the 9th Annual Lenten Retreat "Redeeming Modern Life," When: Sunday, April 17, 2016 Where: 6210 Geary Boulevard; San Francisco, CA 94121 Featuring: Priest Andrew Cuneo, Ph.D & Khouria Krista West. Register for the retreat here. ...

Annual Panykhida at Mare Island

With the blessing of Archbishop Kyrill the annual Mare Island Memorial service is scheduled for SATURDAY, November 14 @ 11:00 am....

Saint John Academy’s Annual Gala

When: Sunday November 15, 2015, from 6:00 to 10:30 pm. Where: Saint John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church on Baker Street in San Francisco (parking available on the grounds). Evening’s Events: Cocktails followed by a three course meal and performances by pupils of St. John’s Academy...

Anniversary Concert at the Church of All Russian Saints in Burlingame, California

On Sunday October 25th, 2015, the choir of All Russian Saints in Burlingame, CA, under the direction of its choir master, Andrei Roudenko, will perform an "Anniversary Concert." Selected pieces are related to the anniversary of the composer, the work's debut and other significant dates. The choir wi...

San Francisco's Holy Virgin Cathedral 50th Anniversary Celebration Schedule

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco and Western America the celebration of Holy Virgin Cathedral's 50th anniversary will take place on the cathedral's feastday "Joy of All Who Sorrow," Friday, November 6, 2015. The 1000th repose anniversary of St. Vladimir, Enlightne...

His Holiness Irenei Patriarch of Serbia to Venerate the Honorable Relics of Saint John the Wonderworker

On Tuesday the 8th of September, 2015, on the Feast of the "Vladimir" Icon of the Mother of God, His Holiness Irenei Patriarch of Serbia will visit our Diocesan Cathedral of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" as part of the program of his travels in the United States. His Holiness will be gre...

The Founding of a New Monastery for the Western American Diocese

By the grace of God, a new men’s monastery of the Western American Diocese will be formally blessed following a service of the Divine Liturgy on the new monastery’s patronal feast day of St. Silouan the Athonite (11th / 24th September 2015). The festal Divine Liturgy will be concelebrate...

All-Diocesan Celebration of St. Vladimir and 50th Anniversary of the New Cathedral

On Friday November 6th, 2015, Holy Virigin Cathedral will celebrate its Annual Feast Day of the Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos "Joy of All Who Sorrow." This year the annual Feast Day will be augmented by the All-Diocesan Celebration of the 1000th Anniversary of the Repose of Saint Vladimir the Enl...

Feast Day of Holy Transfiguration Cathedral

His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America will perform a pastoral visit to the Southern Deanery of the Western American Diocese to celebrate the Patronal Feast of the the Holy Transfiguation Cathedral in Los Angeles on August 6/19, 2015. Greeting of the Bishop is slated fo...

The Feast of All the Saints of Russia, the Patronal Feast of the Parish in Burlingame, CA

THE FEAST OF ALL THE SAINTS OF RUSSIA, His Grace Bishop Theodosy of Seattle presiding. The weekend of Sunday, June 14th is the patronal feast of our church in Burlingame, CA. Vigil Service will be on Saturday evening, June 13th at 6 PM The Divine Liturgy will be Sunday, June 14th:Greeting of Hi...

Cossack Cadet School Summer Camp

Fundraiser Banquet for the Benefit of the Iveron-Hawaiian Myrrh-streaming Icon

On Saturday May 2, 2015, a Fundraiser Banquet is being organized for the the building of a church in Honolulu, Hawaii, that will become a worthy facility for housing the Sacred and Miraculous Iveron Myrrh-Streaming Icon of the Mother of God of Hawaii. The event will begin at 11:30 am with a Service...

Joy & Mercy Fundraising Dinner

The time of Easter is one of joy. One of the expressions of joy is giving to and supporting worthwhile causes. The Joy & Mercy Paschal (Easter) Dinner is a......

Schedule of Unction Services in the Western American Diocese for Great Lent, 2015

A Concert-Choral Recital in Burlingame on March 15, 2015

А concert-choral recital of sacred music from Great Lent and Passion Week services by the parish choir of the Church of All Russian Saints will take place at 744 El Camino Real, Burlingame, on Sunday, March 15, 2015, at 1 PM. Admission is free. Space is limited. ...

Sister Vassa will be at the Cozmic Cafe in Placerville, CA

Annual "Men In Black" Speaker Series to be held in Diamond Springs, CA

Saint Elias Orthodox Church of Diamond Springs, California, will be holding its second "Men in Black" missionary conference. This year's keynote speaker is Sister Vassa....

The Nativity Epistle of His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill

The Nativity Epistle of His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill may be read here. ...

Myrrh-streaming Icon of St. Anna to Visit Diocesan Cathedral

The miraculous Icon will come to San Francisco on Nov. 7, 2014....

Coming soon: Spiritual Spring No 5

Announcing an All-Diocesan Celebration-Pilgrimage

His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill has announced an All-Diocesan Celebration-Pilgrimage to Saint Seraphim of Sarov Church in Monterey, California, on Saturday the 4th of October, 2014.   ...