Christ is in our Midst!

ABOUT THE DIOCESE OF THE WEST

The Diocese of the West – 62 parishes and missions and 9 monastic communities – is a vibrant, growing, and faithful manifestation of the apostolic Orthodox Christian faith in the Western United States.

His Grace, Bishop Vasily

The local Church in our eight states is led by The Right Reverend Vasily, Bishop of San Francisco and the West. His Grace was consecrated and installed on August 16, 2025.

ORTHODOX CHURCH IN AMERICA

The Mission of the Orthodox Church in America, the local autocephalous Orthodox Church, is to be faithful in fulfilling the commandment of Christ to “Go into all the world and make disciples of all Nations.

Tour the Diocese of the West

Learn more about our diocese, the Orthodox Faith, & Orthodox Church in America by watching a little video we put together highlighting many aspects of the life of the Church.

Latest News in the Diocese

Centennial Anniversary of Fort Ross Pilgrimage Celebrated

“This is the day which the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad therein.” FORT ROSS, CA –

Homily on the Feast of St. Innocent of Moscow, Enlightener of the Aleuts and Apostle to America

Bishop Vasily of San Francisco and the West | October 6, 2025 St. Innocent Church Pleasanton, California In the name

O Peter, upon the rock of thy faith hath Christ built His Church, and in the streams of thy blood hath He hallowed
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