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“But he withdrew to the wilderness and prayed.” Luke 5:16 There is an indelible mark on the human psyche to yearn for the “pure state”. T
May 28, 2026 0 comments DOWSan Francisco, California – On May 2, 2026, young adults from across Northern California gathered on a clear spring evening at Holy Trinity Cathedra
May 11, 2026 0 comments DOWThe Diocese of the West is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2026 Music Practicum being held from July 20-24, 2026, a
May 8, 2026 0 comments DOWThe Diocese of the West of the Orthodox Church in America is seeking to hire a full-time lay or diaconal Missionary who will serve as Catechist &
April 27, 2026 0 comments DOWTo the Clergy, Monastics, and the Faithful of the Diocese of the West, fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters in Christ: Christ is Risen! Indeed
April 10, 2026 0 comments DOWBishop Vasily attends funeral of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II On Sunday, March 22, His Grace Bishop Vasily of San Francisco and the West attend
March 22, 2026 0 comments DOWGreat Lent 2026 To the clergy, monastics, and the faithful of the Diocese of the West: Dear fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters – Christ is i
February 23, 2026 0 comments DOWPoway, CA – Nearly 40 young adults from across the Diocese of the West of the Orthodox Church in America gathered at St. John of Damascus Church
February 15, 2026 0 comments DOWBy the grace of God, Dn. Gregory Hanson was ordained to the Holy Priesthood this winter at Holy Trinity Cathedral in San Francisco—marking a fir
January 25, 2026 0 comments DOWNativity of Our Lord 2025 To the Clergy, Monastics, and the Faithful of the Diocese of the West, brothers and sisters in Christ:Chris
December 24, 2025 0 comments DOW
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.
