В кафедральном соборе службы совершаются ЕЖЕДНЕВНО: литургия в 8 ч. утра, вечерня и утреня – в 6 ч. веч. Services are conducted DAILY at the Cathedral: Liturgy at 8:00 am, Vespers & Matins at 6:00 pm.
Holy Virgin Cathedral - Joy of all Who Sorrow - San Francisco, CA - Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
Fifth Anniversary of Russian Orthodox Church Unity
В четверг 17 мая в 7 часов вечера в кафедральном соборе пройдет вечер посвященный 5-летию единства в Поместной Русской Православной Церкви. На вечере будет показана историческая документальная кинохроника подписания Акта о каноническом общении и также состоится презентация нового портрета Митрополита Лавра.
The fifth anniversary of Russian Orthodox Church unity is to be marked at Holy Virgin Cathedral in San Francisco on Thursday, May 17, at 7:00 pm. Historic footage of the signing of the Act of Canonical Communion will be shown and a new portrait of Metropolitan Laurus, painted in Russia specifically for the Holy Virgin Cathedral hall, will be presented.
Traditional Pilgrimage and Picnic at Fort Ross
Традиционное Паломничество и Пик-ник в Форт Росс.
В понедельник 28 мая 2012 г. (Memorial Day)
A trip to the nearest corner of the Russian Empire!
Traditional Pilgrimage and Picnic at Fort Ross.
On Monday, May 28, 2012 (Memorial Day)
This year’s pilgrimage to Fort Ross is especially important to all who cherish the Russian heritage. Fort Ross is celebrating 200 years in 2012!
Fort Ross was founded by the Russian-American Company in 1812. Currently, Fort Ross is administered by California State Park & Recreation Administration.
On Monday, May 28, 2012 (Memorial Day) we will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at 9:30 am. After the Liturgy, there will be a procession to the cemetery where our countrymen are buried, as well as local and Alaskan natives that had converted to Orthodoxy while working at Fort Ross and ended their earthly journey in this small corner of Russia. After the procession, a picnic lunch will be available $10 for adults and $5 for children.
Mother's Day Champagne Brunch May 13, 2012
Come join us in the Holy Virgin Cathedral reception hall for an open buffet with some old favorites and some new items.
Children under 12: $15.00
Seniors 65 & over: $20.00
Adults: $25.00
Reservations recommended: (415)831-9454 or (415)752-0840
There will also be a Silent Auction
Blagovestnik
Blagovestnik April 2012 can be downloaded here (pdf)
Blagovestnik March 2012 can be downloaded here (pdf)
Blagovestnik February 2012 can be downloaded here (pdf)
Blagovestnik January 2012 can be downloaded here (pdf)
Blagovestnik November 2011 can be downloaded here (pdf)
It is with great joy that we invite you to gather on Sunday, April 1 at our majestic Holy Virgin Cathedral in San Francisco to take part in our sixth annual Lenten Retreat, to examine, to learn, to pray, to meet and to be inspired.
The program begins with the Divine Liturgy (in English) at 7:30 a.m. Following breakfast, our first speaker, the Priest Martin Person, assistant pastor of the Protection of the Mother of God Church in Los Angeles, California, will present a talk: A Long Way Home: My Journey to Orthodox Christianity.
In the afternoon, at 1:30 pm, our guest speaker from the Monastery of St. John the Baptist in Essex (England), Hieromonk Nikolai (Sakharov), will speak on the the topic: The XXI Century: Challenges We Face.
An open forum for questions and answers will follow. After the second talk guided tours of the Cathedral will be offered, providing historic and liturgical details about the many spiritual treasures within, including the shrine of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco. English Vespers start at 5:30 p.m., followed by informal fellowship in the cathedral hall.
The Kulich Faire this year will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2012 after the early Liturgy and will be located in the large hall (downstairs).
Kulich decorating with games and prizes
Come and decorate with your children &/or grandchildren
Kulichs for sale
Vendors (including HVC Bookstore) will be selling unique items
Easter crafts, cards and gifts
Call or email to reserve your kulich
Liza Iwaszewicz:
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or Ph: 415-601-7686
All proceeds support the 2012 Sts. Cyril & Methodius White Ball
Nativity Epistle of Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco and Western America
Рождественское послание архиепископа Сан-Францисского и Западно-Американского Кирилла (PDF)
Nativity Epistle of Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco and Western America (PDF)
Feastday Schedule - Праздничное Расписание
Рождество Христово
Пятница 6 января Навечерие Рождества Христова (Сочельник). Царские часы в 8 ч. ут. Вечерня с литургией св. Василия Великого в 10 час.утра. По отпусте вечерни зажигается свеча. Великое повечерие и утреня (Рождественская всенощная) в 3:30 и 6 ч. вечера.
Суббота 7 января Рождество Христово. Ранняя литургия в 7:30 ч. утра, поздняя архиерейская – в 9:30 час. утра.
Воскресенье 8 января Второй день праздника Рождества Христова. Собор Пресвятой Богородицы. Литургии в 7:30/9:45 ч. утра.
Крещение Господне
Cреда 18 января Навечерие Крещения Господня. Царскиечасы в 8 ч. ут. Вечерня с литургией св. Василия Великого в 10 ч. утра, после которой Великое освящение воды. Вел. повечерие и утреня (Крещенская всенощная) в 6 ч. веч.
Четверг 19 января Крещение Господне. Одна литургия в 9 ч. утра, после которой совершится крестный ход на Иордань и Великое освящение воды.
Our Lord's Nativity
Friday, January 6 Eve of Nativity. Royal Hours at 8:00 am, Vespers with Liturgy (St. Basil the Great) at 10:00 am. Great Compline and Matins (Nativity Vigil) at 3:30 pm/6:00 pm.
Saturday, January 7 Our Lord’s Nativity. Early Liturgy at 7:30 am; Hierarchical Liturgy at 9:30 am.
Sunday, January 8 Second day of Christmas. Liturgies at 7:30/9:45 am.
Feast of Theophany
Wednesday, January 18 Eve of Theophany. Royal Hours at 8:00 am, Vespers with Liturgy (St. Basil the Great) at 10:00 am. & Water Blessing. Great Compline and Matins (Vigil) at 6:00 pm.
Thursday, January 19 Theophany. Оne Liturgy at 9:00 am, followed by a procession and Great blessing of water.
Bookstore Giftcards Now Available for Purchase
The Cathedral's Bookstore (www.hvcbookstore.com) is currently developing an online store that should be available in the next few weeks. The plan is to initially offer a small subset of the most popular items found in the store and over time the list of products is expected to grow significantly.
As part of the website development HVC Bookstore is now offering Gift Cards for purchase on its website. They are also available in the store.
Gift Cards are a perfect gift for Christmas which are redeemable for products found in the store. Cards can be funded with various cash values. Secure Credit Card processing is available through PayPal (no PayPal account is required).
Click on the Gift Card image below to purchase yours today.
Come join us in the Holy Virgin Cathedral reception hall for an open buffet with some old favorites and some new items. 
Kulich Faire this year will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2012 after the early Liturgy and will be located in the large hall (downstairs).
The Cathedral's Bookstore (