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Statement by the Synod of Bishops on the Renewal of 20th-century Ideologies in Russia - 06/07/2025
Last updated: 2025-06-07 20:28:00

Statement by the Synod of Bishops on the renewal of 20th-century ideologies in Russia

The Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia finds it necessary to raise its voice out of bitter necessity, for we find that in a time of crisis and growing confrontation amongst nations, aspects of the Russian state and society are wandering onto an extremely dangerous path: instead of the promulgation of Christian repentance and purification, we observe in certain circles a return to a false, God-opposing ideology that prevailed in the last century. This return is fraught with harmful consequences. Should it continue, we fear that modern Russia risks being considered a dark stain amongst the nations, marked by a revival of spiritual corruption, instead of her being a radiant beacon of Orthodox Truth, which is surely the calling to which her long history of Christian piety directs her.


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A New Publication about the Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia - 04/02/2025
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Last updated: 2025-04-02 16:15:20

The True Story of the ROMANOV Family

Saint Paisius Monastery of Safford, AZ, is pleased to announce the publication of the true life and fateful events of the Romanov family, beautifully portrayed with vivid colors and memorable images. This large-format book is the work of Diaconesti Monastery in Romania. is a labor of love, motivated by the deep respect for these saints and devotion to those martyred during the communist prosecution of teh 20th century...


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Schedule of the Celebration of Saint John of Shanghai and San Francisco Day, July 5th, 2025 - 06/17/2025
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Paschal Epistle of the Ruling Hierarch of the Western American Diocese - 04/21/2025
Last updated: 2025-04-22 02:25:11

“The angel cried unto her that is full of grace:

O Pure Virgin, rejoice, and again, I say rejoice; for Thy Son hath risen from the grave on the third day…” Paschal Matins – 9th Irmos

To the Reverend Clergy, Monastics and Laity of the Western American Diocese

CHRIST IS RISEN! TRULY HE IS RISEN!

The day of Christ’s Resurrection, Pascha, is a time of joyousness, light and new life – I am come that they might have life, and that they may have it more abundantly (John 10:10).  A life in Christ is a life centered not on something transient and fashionable, but it is a life focused on the stability of eternity in God.  It is a life of happiness and joy free of the passions and temporal cares that clog our life.  When pondering on Christ’s Glorious Resurrection, an Orthodox Christian, sees death not as the end, but sees death as a defeated paradigm conquered by the love of God for His creation.


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Statement from Metropolitan Nicholas First Hierarch of the Russia Church Outside of Russia - 01/14/2025
Last updated: 2025-01-14 21:15:25

His Eminence KYRILL Archbishop of San Francisco and Western America calls upon the clergy and faithful of the Diocese to take note of a Statement issued by our First Hierarch Metropolitan Nicholas concerning the Church's relation to personal opinion or political affiliation. 


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