Proctection Of The Holy Virgin
Los Angeles, California
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About Proctection Of The Holy Virgin
Protection of the Holy Virgin is a Russian Orthodox parish in Los Angeles with roots in the postwar Orthodox community. The parish was founded on June 16, 1952, with the blessing of Metropolitan Anastasy, and its official existence began that September. Its first church was on South Alexandria Avenue, and the current church building on Argyle Avenue was solemnly consecrated on July 4, 1965. Worship follows the traditional Orthodox pattern, with the parish continuing the liturgical life and spiritual customs of the Russian Orthodox tradition.
First-Time Visitor Info for Proctection Of The Holy Virgin
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Services follow a traditional Orthodox liturgical form, with rich liturgical music and ritual. Candle lighting and veneration of icons are common practices. Visitor Tips: Enter quietly and respectfully, and expect standing during much of the service.
History & building
Founded in 1952
The parish began on June 16, 1952, with official existence starting in September 1952. The present church building was solemnly consecrated on July 4, 1965.
What their website says
Начало основанию Свято-Покровского прихода было положено 16 июня 1952 года
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