St. John the Baptist
Russian
Orthodox
Cathedral
In Washington, DC
The parish was founded in 1949
by Saint John (Maximovitch),
Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco.
Service Schedule
September 2026
Vigil
Liturgy. 17th Sunday after Pentecost. Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord
Message from the Rector
Dear Brothers and Sisters!
Welcome to the website of St. John the Baptist Cathedral.
Here you will find resources about our Orthodox faith, as well as unique audio and video materials about the life of our parish – founded in 1949 by Saint John, Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco.
We hope this site will enrich you spiritually and help you grow closer to Christ and His Church.
With love in Christ,
Archpriest Victor Potapov
Rector
Parish Calendar
September 2026
Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos
Hours and Liturgy. Scripture: Philippians 2:5–11; Luke 10:38–42; 11:27–28.
Slavonic Choir
Rehearsal of the Slavonic Choir
Online Catechetical Talk
Online Catechetical Talk with Metropolitan Jonah
“Matreshki” Children’s Dance Group
Rehearsal of the “Matreshki” Children’s Dance Group
“Matreshki” Children’s Dance Group
Rehearsal of the “Matreshki” Children’s Dance Group
Vigil
Hierarchical rite, with the bringing out of the Cross. Gospel: John 12:28–36
Liturgy. 17th Sunday after Pentecost. Exaltation of the Cross of the Lord
Meeting of Archbishop Gabriel – 9:30 AM. Liturgy – 10:00 AM. Scripture: I Corinthians 1: 18–24; John 19: 6–11, 13–20, 25–28, 30–35. Fast day. Consumption of wine and oil, but not fish, is permitted.
Orthodox Calendar
Contact Information
4001 17th St. N.W., Washington, D.C., 20011
Take Metrobus D60 on 16th Street; get off at Shepherd St. NW and walk one block on Shepherd Street to the church (Shepherd Street only goes one way from 16th Street).
