Orthodox Churches in Victoria

Orthodox Christianity in Victoria

Victoria has 73 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 13 cities and towns. That is roughly 47.7% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, which places Victoria at number 1 among every state or territory by parish count. 7 of the listings publish a phone number and 14 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Victoria

Orthodox parishes in Victoria 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 Church29
• Serbian Orthodox Church7
• Macedonian Orthodox Church6
• Coptic Orthodox Church4
• Russian Orthodox Church4
• Indian Orthodox Church2
• Belarusian Orthodox Church1
• Ukrainian Orthodox Church1

Cities in Victoria with Orthodox churches

• Victoria · 59
• East Melbourne · 2
• Yarraville · 2
• Brunswick · 1
• Brunswick East · 1
• Coburg · 1
• Donvale · 1
• Moonee Ponds · 1

Attending a service in Victoria

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 Victoria

How many Orthodox churches are there in Victoria?

This directory lists 73 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Victoria, spread across 13 cities and towns. That is about 47.7% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, making Victoria the number 1 state or territory by parish count.

Which cities in Victoria have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Victoria are Victoria, East Melbourne, Yarraville, Brunswick, Brunswick East. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Victoria?

Parishes in Victoria belong to 8 listed dioceses: Greek Orthodox Church (29), Serbian Orthodox Church (7), Macedonian Orthodox Church (6), Coptic 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 Victoria?

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
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Western Australia

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