About Us
The United Episcopal Catholic Communion, Solomonic Order of Saint Michael the Archangel Religious Order, was founded on September 1, 2017, by former Prior General Rev. Archbishop Vendegna and former Rev. Archbishop Rawcliffe. After the passing of the founder, Fr. Kenneth Torres, D.D. took over leadership.
Our monastery-based church, now part of the Orthodox Church, is in San Francisco, California. We are open to all faiths and walks of life and operate as a Monastery, Home Base Ministry, and Virtual Ministry.
The Solomonic Order of St. Michael the Archangel (S.O.S.M.A.) has an Archdiocese in San Francisco and another in California, with a new Diocese in Colombia, South America, led by Archbishop Father Cristian Camilo Piedrahita. Archbishop Kenneth Torres oversees the Archdiocese of California.
As a faith-based Monastery Church under the Eastern Orthodox Church, we conduct daily Divine Liturgy and offer prayers for various needs. Our services include weddings, funerals, baptisms, and ceremonies for people of all faiths. If you have any questions, please call +1-(650) 204-0211.
S.O.S.M.A. features a Seminary for priest formation and Exorcism Studies for clergy appointed by their bishops. Our affiliated seminary is St. Charles Borromeo Seminary: https://sgecc.org/SCBSeminary/index.php
Note that Archbishop Torres conducts exorcism training separately.
Our Archdiocese operates 24/7, and priests are available at any time. In case of sickness or someone passing away, call +1-(707) 652-8490. During the Lenten Season, the San Francisco Diocese is open 24/7 for similar needs.
Every day, the Divine Liturgy is offered to communities and departed souls seeking forgiveness for their sins.
Leadership includes His Eminence Archbishop Kenneth Torres, D.D., Archbishop Cristian Piedrahita, Reverend Mother Talia Samedi, and Rev. Rev Fr. Shane McLain.
S.O.S.M.A. USA, founded by Rev. Archbishop Michael R. Vendegna and Archbishop Matthew J. Rawcliffe, has administrators in various states, including Archbishop Kenneth Torres and Archbishop Cristian Camilo Piedrahita. We are part of the United Episcopal Catholic Communion of the Solomonic Order Of Saint Michael The Archangel USA.
We welcome individuals of all faiths to consider becoming ordained clergy or joining us. Contact Archbishop Kenneth Torres, D.D., at +1 (707) 652-8490 for information.
Our order is part of the Antiochian Orthodox Church and operates independently from the Vatican/Rome. We uphold the traditions and teachings of the Eastern Orthodox faith, which include the continuity of apostolic succession and the celebration of a valid Eucharist.
Our monastery-based church, now part of the Orthodox Church, is in San Francisco, California. We are open to all faiths and walks of life and operate as a Monastery, Home Base Ministry, and Virtual Ministry.
The Solomonic Order of St. Michael the Archangel (S.O.S.M.A.) has an Archdiocese in San Francisco and another in California, with a new Diocese in Colombia, South America, led by Archbishop Father Cristian Camilo Piedrahita. Archbishop Kenneth Torres oversees the Archdiocese of California.
As a faith-based Monastery Church under the Eastern Orthodox Church, we conduct daily Divine Liturgy and offer prayers for various needs. Our services include weddings, funerals, baptisms, and ceremonies for people of all faiths. If you have any questions, please call +1-(650) 204-0211.
S.O.S.M.A. features a Seminary for priest formation and Exorcism Studies for clergy appointed by their bishops. Our affiliated seminary is St. Charles Borromeo Seminary: https://sgecc.org/SCBSeminary/index.php
Note that Archbishop Torres conducts exorcism training separately.
Our Archdiocese operates 24/7, and priests are available at any time. In case of sickness or someone passing away, call +1-(707) 652-8490. During the Lenten Season, the San Francisco Diocese is open 24/7 for similar needs.
Every day, the Divine Liturgy is offered to communities and departed souls seeking forgiveness for their sins.
Leadership includes His Eminence Archbishop Kenneth Torres, D.D., Archbishop Cristian Piedrahita, Reverend Mother Talia Samedi, and Rev. Rev Fr. Shane McLain.
S.O.S.M.A. USA, founded by Rev. Archbishop Michael R. Vendegna and Archbishop Matthew J. Rawcliffe, has administrators in various states, including Archbishop Kenneth Torres and Archbishop Cristian Camilo Piedrahita. We are part of the United Episcopal Catholic Communion of the Solomonic Order Of Saint Michael The Archangel USA.
We welcome individuals of all faiths to consider becoming ordained clergy or joining us. Contact Archbishop Kenneth Torres, D.D., at +1 (707) 652-8490 for information.
Our order is part of the Antiochian Orthodox Church and operates independently from the Vatican/Rome. We uphold the traditions and teachings of the Eastern Orthodox faith, which include the continuity of apostolic succession and the celebration of a valid Eucharist.
