WESTERN AMERICAN DIOCESE: June 16, 2026
Patronal feast solemnly celebrated at the Church of All Saints of the Russian Land in California

On June 14, 2026, the third Sunday after Pentecost and the Feast of All Saints Who Shone Forth in the Russian Land, His Grace Bishop Peter of Seattle celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of All Russian Saints in Burlingame, CA.

Concelebrating with His Grace were the parish Rector, Mitred Archpriest Stefan Pavlenko, and clergy of the Western American Diocese.

Following the Divine Liturgy, a procession took place during which a monument to the Holy Royal Passion-Bearer Tsar Nicholas II was blessed. The monument was erected through the efforts of Anna Generalova. Victoria Galitsyna was also present for the occasion.

Following the procession, and with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco and Western America, Bishop Peter presented episcopal certificates of blessing to the following parish laborers in recognition of their dedicated service:

• Marina N. McKee;

• Elena L. Bederova;

• Konstantin P. Belonogov;

• Nina P. Evazova;

• Vladimir V. Labuzov.

Following the services, a festive meal was prepared and offered by the parish sisterhood for the clergy and faithful.