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Clergy and faithful from throughout the diocese safely gathered for the annual blessing of waters. Below are some galleries of the events:
January 27, 2021 0 comments DOWOn Thursday, December 31, 2020, the Holy Synod of Bishops of the Orthodox Church in America has issued an encyclical entitled, “We Rejoice Even
January 1, 2021 0 comments DOWTo the Reverend Clergy and Faithful of the Diocese of the West, [su_spacer size="15"] [su_spacer size="15"] In that day, declares the LORD,
December 22, 2020 0 comments DOW2020 Diocesan Assembly October 14th, 2020 San Francisco, CA (and across the Diocese on the World Wide Web!) The Diocese of the West held its
October 28, 2020 0 comments DOWThe terrible fires on here in the West continue. Several families have experienced the loss of their homes in Oregon, Washington, and California. Of s
October 7, 2020 0 comments DOWYour Eminence, Your Grace, fellow clergy, brother and sisters in Christ, Masters, bless! It has been two weeks since the devastating Almeda fire
September 23, 2020 0 comments DOWDear faithful, I wanted to share an inspiring story in the midst of all the destruction and tragedy. As most of you know, we have a property just o
September 18, 2020 0 comments DOWThe news from the West has been practically apocalyptic of late with wildfires throughout the West, especially in California, Southern Oregon and Wash
September 11, 2020 0 comments DOWWithout doubt, many of you have heard about the devastating fires currently ravaging the communities of Southern Oregon. The most destructive of t
September 10, 2020 0 comments DOWOur 8th, and last, installment of 'Three Orthodox Christian Priests from Latvia' highlights Fr George Benigsen's experience as a member of the Church'
August 11, 2020 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.
