Diocese of the West, Orthodox Church in America

St. Susanna Orthodox Mission

Nikolai celebrating Sunday of Orthodoxy.

Holy Assumption Monastery is offering free downloads of children’s books

https://www.oca.org/news/oca-news/holy-assumption-monastery-offering-free-downloads-childrens-books

oca.org The Holy Assumption Monastery in Calistoga, CA is offering free downloads of their children’s books in PDF format about the Annunciation and the Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem along…

Saint George The Great Martyr Orthodox Church

Blessing of the Icons

A Homily on Forgiveness Sunday 2021 - The Diocese of the West

A Homily on Forgiveness Sunday 2021 by Fr. Basil Rhodes: https://www.dowoca.org/2021/03/15/a-homily-on-forgiveness-sunday-2021/

dowoca.org A Homily on Forgiveness Sunday 2021 By: Fr. Basil Rhodes | March 14th, 2021   In the name of the

3-14-21, Divine Liturgy, Cheesefare (Outdoors)

https://youtu.be/pQiYul6eR68

youtube.com Prayers and Services live from St Nicholas OCA, San Anselmo, CA

Pastoral Reflection on the Entrance into Great Lent - The Diocese of the West

Last year we did not get to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Autocephaly of the Orthodox Church in America quite like we anticipated we would. As the pandemic comes to an end, the Diocese of the West will be publishing a series of articles, interviews, reflections, stories, and videos related to the history, experience, worship, and life of our treasured Diocese. Make sure you follow our website and diocesan social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter) for when they post and without further ado, a pastoral reflection on entering Great Lent by Fr. John Dresko:

https://www.dowoca.org/2021/03/13/pastoral-reflection-on-the-entrance-into-great-lent/

dowoca.org Last year we did not get to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Autocephaly of the Orthodox

2021 Lenten Message of His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin - The Diocese of the West

2021 Lenten Message of His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin:
https://www.dowoca.org/2021/03/11/2021-lenten-message-of-his-eminence-archbishop-benjamin/

dowoca.org May we all rejoice in the celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection at the end of these most holy days.

Some diocesan history.

Little bit of history and relics of the monastery we once had in Calhan.

Updated Covid Guidelines from His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin (March 3rd, 2021) - The Diocese of the West

Updated Covid Guidelines from His Eminence, Archbishop Benjamin.

https://www.dowoca.org/2021/03/04/updated-covid-guidelines-from-his-eminence-archbishop-benjamin-march-3rd-2021/

dowoca.org To the Reverend Clergy and Faithful of the Diocese of the West, Recent days have brought promising news concerning the

An Update on the Almeda Fire Relief - The Diocese of the West

dowoca.org By Fr. Andreas Blom It has been over five months since the devastating Almeda Fire, which destroyed significant parts of

Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Cathedral

Parish Feast Day

Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Cathedral

The Feast Day of the Meeting of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple.

Axios!

Earlier today, Friday, February 19, 2021, the enthronement of His Holiness Patriarch Porfirije, Archbishop of Pec, Metropolitan of Belgrade-Karlovci, and Patriarch of Serbia took place in the course of the Divine Liturgy at Holy Archangel Michael Cathedral, Belgrade, Serbia.

His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon transmitted a letter of congratulations to His Holiness Patriarch Porfirije yesterday, offering his fraternal prayers for the ministry of the newly elected Patriarch: https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/metropolitan-tikhon-congratulates-newly-elected-serbian-patriarch-porfirije

Photo credit: http://www.spc.rs/sr/fotogalerija_1_ustolichen_njegova_svetost_arhiepiskop_petshki_mitropolit_beogradskokarlovachki_patri

[02/17/21]   Many have asked His Eminence how Fr. Paul Waisanen is doing. Here is an update from his wife, Mat. Judith: We have just learned that Fr. Paul has a mass in his left kidney and that both kidneys are only functioning at 30% capacity. The high calcium was hard on his kidneys and it takes time for them to heal from that. With time that 30% can improve. They probably will have to remove it or part of it. We will be seeing another specialist in regards to that. So far we still don’t know the source causing the high calcium. Thank you for your prayers. Our hope in the Lord and his will for us.

Many Years!

It’s our joy to announce the birth of baby Nonna Winegar!

There will be no Midweek services or classes the next two weeks.

Pre-Lenten Clergy Wives Retreat 2021 - The Diocese of the West

Diocesan Clergy Wives! Registration is open for the 2021 Pre-Lenten Zoom Retreat on our website:

https://www.dowoca.org/cs_events/pre-lenten-clergy-wives-retreat-2021/

dowoca.org The OCA Advisory Group to Clergy Wives invites you to join us for fellowship and prayer on: Great Lent in

St Mary's Dormition Orthodox Church in Calhan CO

New Catechumens - Noah and Jocelyn! - Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church

gabriel.church We want to welcome Noah and Jocelyn Hendrickson who were received as catechumens in church today. May God grant them many grace-filled years! Please keep them

Saints Peter and Paul Eastern Orthodox Church - OCA

Orthodox Church in America

On Thursday evening, January 28, His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon led the 2021 March for Life for the faithful of the Orthodox Church in America. This March was held virtually this year because of the present health situation: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=116350623643147

His Beatitude served a Molieben in Three Hierarchs Chapel at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, and then offered a reflection: https://www.oca.org/reflections/metropolitan-tikhon/address-at-the-virtual-march-for-life

After his reflection, His Beatitude joined seminarians and watched the rest of the event from St. Vladimir’s Seminary.

An address was delivered by Dr. Ana Iltis, professor and director of the Center for Bioethics, Health and Society at Wake Forest University and professor of philosophy at St. Vladimir’s Seminary. Orthodox Christian representatives from three organizations that support women in crisis pregnancies, Emily Wilkinson of Orthodox Christians for Life, Kathy Kovalak from ZOEforLife, and Dr. Chris Humphrey from Vision for Life, highlighted their ongoing work. His Eminence Archbishop Michael of the Diocese of New York and New Jersey - OCA offered a reflection and a closing prayer.

https://www.oca.org/news/headline-news/metropolitan-tikhon-leads-virtual-march-for-life

#prolife #chooselife #marchforlife

Many years to His Beatitude Metropolitan TIKHON, on the 8th anniversary of his enthronement to the Primatial Throne of the Orthodox Church in America. Axios! Axios! Axios!

Montana Monastery Work Week 2021 - The Diocese of the West

St. Peter Monastery plans on having their annual youth camp again this summer. If you are interested in going, please sign up as soon as possible:

https://www.dowoca.org/cs_events/montana-monastery-work-week-2021/

dowoca.org St. Peter Monastery–Harrison, Montana Sunday, June 27 – Saturday, July 3, 2021 Camper age: 14-22 year olds Great leaders wanted

St. Tikhon Orthodox Christian Mission

The Blessing of the Waters at Cherry Creek today (Jan. 17)...

St Anne Orthodox Church

Blessed Feast of the Theophany!

Axios! Axios! Axios!

Today we congratulate His Grace Bishop Daniel on the anniversary of His consecration to the Episcopate. Thank you Vladyka for all that you do for our Church and our Parish. Many Years, Vladyka!

Elevation of The Holy Cross Orthodox Church

Homily Sunday Jan. 24th 2021
On blindess and spiritual vision
Fr. Timothy

Holy Apostles Orthodox Church

Today Fr. Michael blessed the Columbia River after the celebration of the liturgy for the Feast of Theophany. С праздником! Blessed Feast!

Sanctity of Life Sunday is January 24

oca.org This coming Sunday, January 24, 2021 will be observed as Sanctity of Life Sunday in parishes of the Orthodox Church in America. His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon has released a message…

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St. Seraphim of Sarov Orthodox Cathedral

Nativity of the Virgin Russian Orthodox Church

https://www.facebook.com/Nativityoftheholyvirginorthodoxchurchmenlopark/videos/914778342660986/

St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary

Memory Eternal! Archpriest Rodion Pfeiffer (STOTS 1974) fell asleep in the Lord this weekend. Please keep Father Rodion and his loved ones in your prayers. Christ is Risen!

In Memoriam: Archpriest Rodion Pfeiffer

Memory Eternal

https://www.oca.org/in-memoriam/archpriest-rodion-pfeiffer

oca.org Archpriest Rodion Pfeiffer fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, January 3, at his home in Phoenix, AZ, while in retirement. More details will be posted…

Wow. Glory to God!

Beautiful Colorado sunset from the steps of our church.

Photos taken by Terri Volosin