Holy Virgin Cathedral, Joy of all who sorrow, The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia in San Francisco, California. It is the largest of the six cathedrals of that church which has over 400 parishes worldwide. Groundbreaking took place in June, 1961, construction was completed in 1965, and the cathedral was consecrated in January, 1977. Saint John, who died in 1966, is buried within the cathedral. Photo by Carol Highsmith.