On Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th of June, the entirety of the Russian Church Abroad will prayerfully commemorate the 30th anniversary of the glorification of Holy Hierarch John of Shanghai & San Francisco. Celebrations surrounding this momentous occasion will be held in the Diocesan Cathedral of the Holy Virgin "Joy of All Who Sorrow" in San Francisco, CA before the saint’s holy relics.

In addition, the tenth anniversary of the episcopal consecration of the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad, His Eminence Nicholas, Metropolitan of Eastern America & New York, will also be celebrated.

Following Divine Liturgy, a fundraiser-reception benefitting the St. John Benevolent Fund will be held. Advance registration is required by June 10, 2024.

To learn more about the celebrations and to purchase tickets, please visit the event page.