From the Parish Council of Holy Trinity Cathedral

in San Francisco, CA
September 22, 2005
Published with the blessing of His Grace TIKHON, Bishop of San Francisco

Dear friends,

Several months ago, we learned with infinite regret that our beloved pastor of fourteen years, Archpriest Victor Sokolov, is terminally ill. Although, by the mercy of God, Father Victor still can celebrate some Divine services and preach, his strength is diminishing and he requires more and more care. While hospice nurses attend to his medical needs, Matushka Barbara has had to take a leave of absence from her work at school in order to be at his side…

Father Victor and Matushka Barbara have five children and one grandchild, and three of their children are still at home.

To assist them at this most difficult time to meet the growing financial demands upon the family, the Parish Council of Holy Trinity Cathedral has established a fund to which parishioners, friends, and members of other communities may contribute.

If you, as individuals or collectively, should wish to express your solidarity and sympathy with the Sokolov family, you may send your checks to:

Holy Trinity Cathedral
Att. Treasurer
1520 Green Street
San Francisco, CA 94123-5102

Please make your check out to "Holy Trinity Cathedral," and make a notation on the memo line of your check that it is intended for the "Sokolov Family Fund"; be sure to include your name and address in order that we may gratefully acknowledge your contribution at the end of the year.

We urge you to make this letter generally available to your community to allow the widest participation possible.

And please keep Father Victor, Matushka Barbara and the entire Sokolov family in your prayers.

Yours in Christ,

Johann Allen Morse
Vice-President
Parish council, Holy Trinity Cathedral

The most recent letter from Fr. Victor on his condition can be read here.

Last modified: October 5, 2005