Holy Virgin Cathedral

About this church

Holy Virgin Cathedral, named in honor of the icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow," is a Russian Orthodox cathedral in San Francisco belonging to the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. Services are held daily. On non-feast days the Divine Liturgy begins at 8:00 a.m., with Vespers and Matins at 6:00 p.m. On feast days the Liturgy may start later or be served twice, and Great Lent has its own schedule, so the monthly schedule on the website, or the printout at the candle stand, is worth checking. Confession is typically heard during the evening services for those planning to receive communion the next day. A service livestreaming schedule is posted on the website.

The cathedral hosts two schools on site: a supplemental Russian-language high school with classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and an English-curriculum Orthodox academy that runs Monday through Friday. A bookstore at the corner of 26th Avenue and Geary Boulevard sells spiritual books, icons, crosses, and incense. Visitors will find a church etiquette page covering topics such as silencing phones and standing during services, and the building has no pews except a few at the back for the elderly and disabled. The cathedral is at 6210 Geary Boulevard. Baptisms, weddings, and similar needs are arranged by contacting the clergy directly.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Daily services, clergy, schools, bookstore · Address and phone · Church etiquette for visitors

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