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DIOCESE
OF THE
WEST, OCA

DIOCESE
OF THE
WEST, OCA

2026 Great Lent Archpastoral Message
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2026 Diocesan Assembly
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Fr Gregory Hanson Becomes First Ordained from DOW Priestly Formation Cohort
Fr. Gregory Hanson was ordained to the Holy Priesthood at Holy Trinity Cathedral in San Francisco, becoming the first graduate of the Diocese of the West’s Priestly Formation Cohort in partnership with St. Vladimir’s Seminary.
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Diocese of the West Hosts Inaugural Young Adult Summit in San Diego
Nearly 40 young adults from across the Diocese of the West gathered in San Diego for the inaugural Young Adult Summit, featuring Bishop Vasily, worship services, vocational discussions, fellowship, and a service project in partnership with Blue Wagon Ministry.
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2026 Walk for Life in San Francisco
On January 24, 2026, His Grace Bishop Vasily led Orthodox Christians at the 2026 Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco.
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Centennial Anniversary of
Pilgrimage to Fort Ross
October 4th, 2025
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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Latest News in the Diocese

Bishop Vasily attends funeral of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II

Bishop Vasily attends funeral of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II On Sunday, March 22, His Grace Bishop Vasily of San Francisco and

Bp. Vasily Presides Over Patristic Nectar Conference, Sunday of the Cross

This article was written by Aaron Hickman for Union of Orthodox Journalists. The original is available on uoj.news. His Grace

2026 Great Lent Archpastoral Message

Diocesan Young Adults Gather for Inaugural Summit in San Diego

Fr Gregory Hanson Becomes First Ordained from DOW Priestly Formation Cohort

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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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The Diocese of the West

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.

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