Orthodox Churches in New South Wales

Orthodox Christianity in New South Wales

New South Wales has 41 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 9 cities and towns. That is roughly 26.8% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, which places New South Wales at number 2 among every state or territory by parish count. 8 of the listings publish a phone number and 9 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in New South Wales

Orthodox parishes in New South Wales 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.

• Greek Orthodox Church10
• Coptic Orthodox Church7
• Russian Orthodox Church4
• Serbian Orthodox Church4
• Macedonian Orthodox Church2
• Ukrainian Orthodox Church2
• Antiochian Orthodox Church1

Cities in New South Wales with Orthodox churches

• New South Wales · 33
• Blacktown · 1
• Ingleside · 1
• Leichhardt · 1
• Lidcombe · 1
• Lightning Ridge · 1
• Llandilo · 1
• Mascot · 1

Attending a service in New South Wales

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 New South Wales

How many Orthodox churches are there in New South Wales?

This directory lists 41 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in New South Wales, spread across 9 cities and towns. That is about 26.8% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, making New South Wales the number 2 state or territory by parish count.

Which cities in New South Wales have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in New South Wales are New South Wales, Blacktown, Ingleside, Leichhardt, Lidcombe. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve New South Wales?

Parishes in New South Wales belong to 7 listed dioceses: Greek Orthodox Church (10), Coptic Orthodox Church (7), Russian Orthodox Church (4), Serbian Orthodox Church (4). 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 New South Wales?

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

• Australian Capital Territory
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia

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