San Francisco, February 4, 2025
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Special prayers were offered this weekend before the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of God for all victims of the fires in California.
The holy icon, venerated as the patroness of the Russian diaspora, was present for the Divine Liturgy at the Mother of God “Joy of All Who Sorrow” Cathedral in San Francisco on Sunday, reports the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.
The service was celebrated by Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco and the cathedral clergy.
During the service, special prayers were offered “for the cessation of natural disasters in California and for all those affected by the elements.”
Following the Liturgy, a moleben was served before the wonderworking Kursk Root Icon.
Orthodox jurisdictions helping victims of Los Angeles firesSeveral hierarchs have issued statements of compassion and calls to prayer and for the faithful to make tangible offerings of assistance.
“>Last month, OrthoChristian reported on how various jurisdictions are helping the victims of the Los Angeles fires.
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