How many Orthodox churches are there in Tasmania?

This directory lists 3 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Tasmania, spread across 2 cities and towns. That is about 2% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, making Tasmania the number 6 state or territory by parish count.

Which cities in Tasmania have Orthodox parishes?

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

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Tasmania?

Parishes in Tasmania belong to 2 listed dioceses: Greek Orthodox Church (2), 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 Tasmania?

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.

Orthodox Churches in Tasmania

ZIP codeCityDiocese (jurisdiction)

3 parishes

Church of Saint George
TAS
Greek Orthodox Church
Directions
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church
TAS
Russian Orthodox Church
Directions
Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of The Dormition of Our Lady
2 Norwich Street, South Launceston, 7249, TAS
Greek Orthodox Church
Directions

Parishes

Cities & towns

Jurisdictions

With website

Orthodox Christianity in Tasmania

Tasmania 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 Tasmania at number 6 among every state or territory by parish count.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Tasmania

Orthodox parishes in Tasmania 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 Church2
Russian Orthodox Church1

Cities in Tasmania with Orthodox churches

Tasmania · 2
South Launceston · 1

Attending a service in Tasmania

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 Tasmania

How many Orthodox churches are there in Tasmania?: This directory lists 3 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Tasmania, spread across 2 cities and towns. That is about 2% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, making Tasmania the number 6 state or territory by parish count.
Which cities in Tasmania have Orthodox parishes?: The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Tasmania are Tasmania, South Launceston. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.
Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Tasmania?: Parishes in Tasmania belong to 2 listed dioceses: Greek Orthodox Church (2), 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 Tasmania?: 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

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

Church of Saint George

Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church