Orthodox Churches in Western Australia

Orthodox Christianity in Western Australia

Western Australia has 2 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 1 cities and towns. That is roughly 1.3% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, which places Western Australia at number 8 among every state or territory by parish count. 1 of the listings publish a phone number and 1 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Western Australia

Orthodox parishes in Western Australia 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 Church1
• Serbian Orthodox Church1

Attending a service in Western Australia

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 Western Australia

How many Orthodox churches are there in Western Australia?

This directory lists 2 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Western Australia, spread across 1 cities and towns. That is about 1.3% of the 153 listed parishes in Australia, making Western Australia the number 8 state or territory by parish count.

Which cities in Western Australia have Orthodox parishes?

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

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Western Australia?

Parishes in Western Australia belong to 2 listed dioceses: Greek 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 Western Australia?

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
• Victoria

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