Orthodox Churches in Queensland

Orthodox Christianity in Queensland

Queensland has 13 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 3 cities and towns. That is roughly 8.5% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, which places Queensland at number 3 among every state or territory by parish count. 2 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 Queensland

Orthodox parishes in Queensland 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 Church5
• Coptic Orthodox Church1
• Macedonian Orthodox Church1
• Russian Orthodox Church1
• Serbian Orthodox Church1
• Ukrainian Orthodox Church1

Cities in Queensland with Orthodox churches

• Queensland · 10
• Brisbane · 2
• Annerley · 1

Attending a service in Queensland

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 Queensland

How many Orthodox churches are there in Queensland?

This directory lists 13 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Queensland, spread across 3 cities and towns. That is about 8.5% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, making Queensland the number 3 state or territory by parish count.

Which cities in Queensland have Orthodox parishes?

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

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Queensland?

Parishes in Queensland belong to 6 listed dioceses: Greek Orthodox Church (5), Coptic 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 Queensland?

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
• Northern Territory
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia

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