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Archbishop Kyrill Presides over the Patronal Feast at Holy Transfiguration Cathedral - 09/29/2023
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Last updated: 2023-09-29 20:16:20

On Saturday August 6/19, 2023, His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America presided over the patronal feast day of Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Los Angeles, CA.

During the Small Entrance, a member of the cathedral’s clergy was, Priest Janis Terauds, was elevated to the dignity of Archpriest.


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Patronal Feast of Christ the All-Merciful Saviour Monastery, Vashon Island, WA - 09/29/2023
Category: Recent Events
Last updated: 2023-09-29 20:14:42

The Feast of Christ the All-Merciful Saviour

Today our brotherhood celebrates the Patronal Feast of our monastery

Thirty-seven years ago the beloved and ever-memorable Archimandrite Dimitri (Egoroff) of Santa Rosa, CA tonsured Father Paul and me as Orthodox monks (we'd both converted as monks from Eastern Rite Catholicism). Guided and inspired by Father Dimitri's kind and prayerful spirit, and the wisdom and holiness gained through his many years of monastic struggle, our brotherhood was planted on the firm ground of the Russian monastic tradition.


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Call to Participate in the 30th Annual Russian Orthodox Church Music Conference - 08/30/2023
Last updated: 2023-08-30 15:36:34


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Western Rite Parishes and Missions within the Territory of the Western American Diocese - 08/14/2023
Last updated: 2023-08-14 18:40:02

Within the boundaries of the Western American Diocese, there are several parishes and missions that worship according to the "Western Rite." See the full list with contact details HERE.


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Archdeacon Peter (Karakozoff) is Ordained a Hieromonk at the Old Holy Virgin Cathedral - 08/10/2023
Last updated: 2023-08-10 17:58:02

On Saturday, August 5th, 2023, on the Feast Day of Old Holy Virgin Cathedral in honor of the Icon of the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” at 864 Fulton Street in San Francisco, CA, His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America ordained his longtime assistant Archdeacon Peter (Karakozoff) to the priesthood.

Peter Karakozoff was born in West Sacramento, CA, in 1976. From his youth Peter spent all his spare time in church and around clergy. He was tonsured a Reader at the Holy Myrrh-bearing Women Church in West Sacramento (OCA) as a teenager. And served as the choir conductor at Holy Ascension Church (Western American Diocese, ROCOR) in Sacramento from 1998-2003. It was during these years that Peter earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of California, Davis. In 2003 Reader Peter relocated to San Francisco, CA, and became the cell-attendant for His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill. Among his many responsibilities, Reader Peter was placed in charge of the operations of the Diocesan Chancellery, and assigned as a chanter on kliros during the daily Divine Services at Holy Virgin Cathedral on Geary Boulevard.


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Patronal Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul Church in Santa Rosa, CA - 08/10/2023
Last updated: 2023-08-10 17:45:18

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, the clergy and parishioners of Saint Peter and Paul Church in Santa Rosa, CA, celebrated their Patronal Feast Day.

His Grace THEODOSY Bishop of Seattle presided. Concelebrating with him were Father Rector, Archpriest Alexander Krassovsky, Archpriest Lawrence Margitich (Saint Seraphim of Sarov Church, Santa Rosa, CA, OCA), Protodeacon Anton Koval (Holy Virgin Cathedral, San Francisco) and Deacon Athanasius Ferguson.


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Saint John Benevolent Fund will Sponsor an Annual Fundraiser - 08/30/2023
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The Synodal Liturgical Music Commission announces the 30th North-American conference of the Russian Church Abroad - 08/30/2023
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CELEBRATING THE 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF THE RELICS OF ST. JOHN - 08/26/2023
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Call to Participate in the 30th Annual Russian Orthodox Church Music Conference - 08/30/2023
Last updated: 2023-08-30 15:36:34


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Archbishop Kirill Resumes His Pastoral Ministry after a Successful Operation and Recovery Period - 08/08/2023
Last updated: 2023-08-10 02:50:53

On Sunday, July 16, 2023, His Eminence KIRILL, the Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America, resumed the active ministry of His Diocese after a successful operation on June 22 and a three-week rest period for subsequent recovery.


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