Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Cathedral, Los Angeles
Собор Пресвятой Богородицы (Лос-Анджелес, Мичелторена-стрит)
The parish was founded in 1923 by a group of Russian émigrés and named after the icon of the Mother of God 'Rescuer of the Perishing'. The church on Micheltorena Street was consecrated by Metropolitan Platon in 1928. In 1946–1947 its rector was Archimandrite John (Shahovskoy), later Archbishop of San Francisco. The cathedral belongs to the Diocese of the West of the Orthodox Church in America.
Приход основан в 1923 году группой русских эмигрантов и назван в честь иконы Божией Матери «Взыскание погибших». Храм на Мичелторена-стрит освящён митрополитом Платоном в 1928 году. В 1946–1947 годах настоятелем был архимандрит Иоанн (Шаховской), впоследствии архиепископ Сан-Францисский. Собор относится к епархии Запада Православной церкви в Америке.
Property abroad
EraChurch
FunctionChurch
Present ownerHoly Virgin Mary Cathedral parish (Diocese of the West, Orthodox Church in America)
Acquisitionbuilt, 1928
StatusIn use
As of2026-09
The cathedral's website carries an announcement dated 3 September 2026 and the schedule of services; the church is active.
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Sources
- Holy Virgin Mary Cathedral, Los Angeles — Orthodox Church in America, parish directory
- About Our Parish — Holy Virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Cathedral
- Delegate Handbook, Volume 2: Deanery and Parish Reports — Diocese of the West (OCA), updated 24 September 2024
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