New Beginnings Across the Diocese

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Bishop Vasily’s Visit to the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains

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Dome Raising for St. Anthony's in Bozeman Montana

Annual Pilgrimage brings faithful to Fort Ross

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Diocese Establishes New
Orthodox Mission in Ogden, Utah

2026 Diocesan Assembly

Diocese of the West Hosts Inaugural Young Adult Summit in San Diego

Nearly 40 young adults from across the Diocese of the West gathered in San Diego for the inaugural Young Adult Summit, featuring Bishop Vasily, worship services, vocational discussions, fellowship, and a service project in partnership with Blue Wagon Ministry.

ABOUT THE DIOCESE OF THE WEST

The Diocese of the West – 62 parishes and missions and 9 monastic communities – is a vibrant, growing, and faithful manifestation of the apostolic Orthodox Christian faith in the Western United States.

His Grace, Bishop Vasily

The local Church in our eight states is led by The Right Reverend Vasily, Bishop of San Francisco and the West. His Grace was consecrated and installed on August 16, 2025.

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.

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.

Bishop Vasily’s Visit to the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains

From August 11–13, 2026, His Grace Bishop Vasily, accompanied by the diocesan chancellor, V. Rev. Kirill Sokolov, and the local

August 17, 2026

New Beginnings Across the Diocese

Summertime brings us seminary graduations, assignments, and other good news around the Diocese. In brief: Father Mark Solomon began his

August 17, 2026

Diocese Establishes New Orthodox Mission in Ogden, Utah

July 15, 2026

Young Adults Explore Ways to Live an Orthodox LIFE

July 4, 2026

Annual Pilgrimage brings faithful to Fort Ross

July 3, 2026

O Peter, upon the rock of thy faith hath Christ built His Church, and in the streams of thy blood hath He hallowed
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