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OAK LAWN, IL [DOM] – Hieromonk Alexis (Lisenko) reposed in the Lord on Friday, June 12, 2026.Hieromonk Alexis was born in Paris, France, on March 31st, 1947, to a Russian mother and a Ukrainian Father. When he was 4 years old, his parents immigrate...
“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”. There is a quiet inner ache to let go of one’s mental load, simplify and de-clutter one’s environ...
San Francisco, California – On May 2, 2026, young adults from across Northern California gathered on a clear spring evening at Holy Trinity Cathedral for Great Vespers and a young adult social. A nearby indoor-outdoor venue encouraged conversation ...
To the Clergy, Monastics, and the Faithful of the Diocese of the West, fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters in Christ: Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! “Let us go with lamps in hand to meet Christ who comes from the tomb like a Brideg...
Bishop Vasily attends funeral of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II On Sunday, March 22, His Grace Bishop Vasily of San Francisco and the West attended the funeral of His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, who fell ...
This article was written by Aaron Hickman for Union of Orthodox Journalists. The original is available on uoj.news. His Grace attended the conference and presided at the divine services at St. Andrew's Orthodox Church at the invitation of His Grace, ...
Great Lent 2026 To the clergy, monastics, and the faithful of the Diocese of the West: Dear fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters – Christ is in our midst! I greet you all at the beginning of the blessed and saving Lent, the holy forty days...
Poway, 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 in Poway, California for a three-day Summit. With the active participation of His Grace, Bishop Vas...
By the grace of God, Dn. Gregory Hanson was ordained to the Holy Priesthood this winter at Holy Trinity Cathedral in San Francisco—marking a first for St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary and the Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese...
Nativity of Our Lord 2025 To the Clergy, Monastics, and the Faithful of the Diocese of the West, brothers and sisters in Christ:Christ is born! Glorify Him!“Make glad, O righteous! Greatly rejoice, O heavens! You mountains, dance f...
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.
