Orthodox Churches in Northern Territory

Orthodox Christianity in Northern Territory

Northern Territory has 3 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 2 cities and towns. That is roughly 2% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, which places Northern Territory at number 7 among every state or territory by parish count.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Northern Territory

Orthodox parishes in Northern 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.

• Indian Orthodox Church1
• Serbian Orthodox Church1

Cities in Northern Territory with Orthodox churches

• Malak · 2
• Northern Territory · 1

Attending a service in Northern 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 Northern Territory

How many Orthodox churches are there in Northern Territory?

This directory lists 3 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Northern Territory, spread across 2 cities and towns. That is about 2% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, making Northern Territory the number 7 state or territory by parish count.

Which cities in Northern Territory have Orthodox parishes?

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

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Northern Territory?

Parishes in Northern Territory belong to 2 listed dioceses: Indian Orthodox Church (1), Serbian 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 Northern 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

• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia

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