Fort Ross, California, May 28, 2025
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The Western American Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia held its 100th annual Fort Ross pilgrimage on Memorial Day, May 26.
Photo: synod.com The Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Chapel at the Fort Ross National Historic Park is the first Russian Orthodox church in the lower 48, and has been blessed by the labors and presence of at least five saints: St. Innocent of Moscow, St. Peter the Aleut, St. Tikhon of Moscow, St. Sebastian Dabovich, and St. John of San Francisco.
The Divine Liturgy for the day was celebrated by His Grace Bishop Theodosios of Seattle, vicar of the Western American Diocese, along with local clergy, ROCOR reports.
Following the service, the clergy and faithful processed to and held a memorial service at the resting place of the first Russian settlers.
The day concluded with a festive meal at the Kazan Mother of God Church in Guerneville.
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The Orthodox Church in America’s Diocese of the West also holds an annual Fort Ross pilgrimage on July 4.
Learn more in the article, “The Saints of Fort Ross.”
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