On May 5, 2026, before departing for Canada, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, visited St. Nicholas Patriarchal Cathedral in San Francisco. After praying before the holy relics, the bishop discussed various matters of parish life with the cathedral sacristan and Dean of the Western States parishes, Priest Michael Kozyrev, and reviewed the results of the renovation of the ground floor and the parish hall.
The archpastor highly praised the work of Fr. Michael and his helpers and expressed gratitude for the excellent preparation and conduct of his visit to the Western States parishes. Priest Michael thanked Bishop Matthew for his fatherly attention to the life of the parish and deanery, prayerfully wishing him God’s help in the continuing archpastoral visit through the USA and Canada.