Christ is in our Midst!
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.
HIS EMINENCE BENJAMIN, ARCHBISHOP OF SAN FRANCISCO AND THE WEST
Archbishop Benjamin has faithfully served the Diocese of the West since October 2nd, 2007.
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.
Latest News in the Diocese
Georgian Feast at St. Michael Orthodox Church, Concord, CA
Fr. Pietro Fermeglia - St. Michael's Orthodox Church - May 31st, 2023 Georgian Independence Day is celebrated May 26th and the Georgian parishioners at St. Michael's alon
May-31-2023 Read More
Archbishop Benjamin’s Homily on the Sunday of the Blind Man
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, the 6th Sunday of Pascha, His Eminence Archbishop Benjamin preached the homily on John 9:1-38 at Holy Trinity Cathedral, San Francisco. The Prophet Isaia
May-24-2023 Read More
Chancellor’s Corner – May 2023
- May 01, 2023
