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DIOCESE
OF THE
WEST, OCA

DIOCESE
OF THE
WEST, OCA

Centennial Anniversary of
Pilgrimage to Fort Ross
October 4th, 2025
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ABOUT THE DIOCESE OF THE WEST

The Diocese of the West, which has 59 parishes and 8 monastic communities, has been at the forefront of Orthodox activity in this country, beginning with the arrival of missionaries from the Church of Russia in the nineteenth century.
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RETIREMENT OF HIS EMINENCE ARCHBISHOP BENJAMIN

After two decades of episcopal service to the Diocese of the West, His Eminence retired on July 15, 2025.
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ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA

The Mission of the Orthodox Church in America, the local autocephalous Orthodox Church, is to be faithful in fulfilling the commandment of Christ to “Go into all the world and make disciples of all Nations.
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Tour the Diocese of the West

Learn more about our diocese, the Orthodox Faith, & Orthodox Church in America by watching a little video we put together highlighting many aspects of the life of the Church.

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Latest News in the Diocese

Fundraiser: New Windows for the Chapel at Fort Ross

Repost from: https://wadiocese.org/news/1069/fundraiser-new-windows-for-the-chapel-at-fort-rossThe joint committee, comprising members of the Western American Diocese (ROCOR) and the Diocese of the West (OCA),

Holy Synod Elects Archimandrite Vasily as Bishop of San Francisco and the West

July 16, 2025 Arizona Grand Resort Phoenix, AZ On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, during the 21st All-American Council in Phoenix,

Washington Court Issues Order Protecting Seal of Confession

Homily on the Feast of St. Innocent of Moscow, Enlightener of the Aleuts and Apostle to America

Fundraiser: New Windows for the Chapel at Fort Ross

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The Diocese of the West

The Diocese of the West is the geographical district of the Orthodox Church in America consisting of the Western United States. The diocese has active parishes in Montana, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii. San Francisco is home to the diocese’s cathedral, Holy Trinity, as well as the Chancery offices. The diocese is led by His Grace Vasily, Bishop of San Francisco and the West.

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