Orthodox Churches in Australian Capital Territory

Orthodox Christianity in Australian Capital Territory

Australian Capital Territory has 7 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 2 cities and towns. That is roughly 4.6% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, which places Australian Capital Territory at number 5 among every state or territory by parish count. 1 of the listings publish a phone number and 2 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Australian Capital Territory

Orthodox parishes in Australian Capital Territory are organised under the following dioceses. The jurisdiction matters in practice: it determines whether a parish keeps the Julian (Old) or Revised Julian calendar, and therefore the civil dates of Nativity, Theophany and the fixed feasts.

• Coptic Orthodox Church1
• Greek Orthodox Church1
• Macedonian Orthodox Church1
• Russian Orthodox Church1
• Ukrainian Orthodox Church1

Cities in Australian Capital Territory with Orthodox churches

• Australian Capital Territory · 5
• Narrabundah · 2

Attending a service in Australian Capital Territory

Visitors are welcome at any Orthodox parish. Services follow the liturgical day rather than a fixed programme, so check the daily Scripture readings, the fasting rule for that date, and the saint commemorated before you go. On Sundays the Divine Liturgy is normally in the morning, preceded by Orthros; on the eve of a great feast most parishes serve Vespers or a Vigil.

Frequently asked about Orthodox churches in Australian Capital Territory

How many Orthodox churches are there in Australian Capital Territory?

This directory lists 7 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Australian Capital Territory, spread across 2 cities and towns. That is about 4.6% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, making Australian Capital Territory the number 5 state or territory by parish count.

Which cities in Australian Capital Territory have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Australian Capital Territory are Australian Capital Territory, Narrabundah. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Australian Capital Territory?

Parishes in Australian Capital Territory belong to 5 listed dioceses: Coptic Orthodox Church (1), Greek Orthodox Church (1), Macedonian Orthodox Church (1), Russian Orthodox Church (1). Jurisdiction affects the liturgical calendar a parish follows, so check whether yours keeps the Julian (Old) or Revised Julian calendar before planning feast days.

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Australian Capital Territory?

Service times change with the liturgical season, so call the parish or open its website from the listing above. Use the daily Orthodox calendar on this site to see the feast, fasting rule and Scripture readings for the day you plan to attend.

Other states & territories

• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia

See the full Australia Orthodox parish directory, the USA directory or the Canada directory.