Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church
Russian Orthodox Church in Sacramento
Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Church is a parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, part of the Western American Diocese. Services are held in Church Slavonic with parts repeated in English, and the parish maintains its own Orthodox cemetery. It has brought together Russian-speaking believers in Sacramento for many decades.
Vespers is celebrated on Saturdays at 6:00 PM, and Divine Liturgy on Sundays at 10:00 AM. The church is known for its rich interior and iconography, which leaves an impression even on those stepping inside for the first time.
The parish maintains its own Orthodox cemetery, along with a choir and several parish organizations. Beyond regular services, the church performs weddings, baptisms, and funeral rites according to Orthodox tradition. First-time visitors are always welcome, even if they do not speak Russian.
