1520 GREEN ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123

415-567-WEST(9378)

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Christ is in our Midst!

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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

Tickets are available for special events celebrating our Archbishop's devoted service as the ruling Bishop of our Diocese and his upcoming retirement.

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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.

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. 

Latest News in the Diocese

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