Orthodox Churches in Alberta

Orthodox Christianity in Alberta

Alberta has 26 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 22 cities and towns. That is roughly 19.1% of the 136 listed parishes in Canada, which places Alberta at number 2 among every province by parish count. 5 of the listings publish a phone number and 4 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 20 parishes in Alberta that publish a founding year, the earliest is Holy Transfiguration Church in Star, Alberta (1893), and the most recent community to be established is St. Silouan Mission in Lethbridge, Alberta (2025) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Alberta

Orthodox parishes in Alberta 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.

• Archdiocese of Canada25
• Romanian Episcopate1

Cities in Alberta with Orthodox churches

• Edmonton · 4
• Calgary · 2
• Bonnyville · 1
• Chahor · 1
• Desjarlais · 1
• Dickie Bush · 1
• Kysylew · 1
• Lethbridge · 1

Attending a service in Alberta

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 Alberta

How many Orthodox churches are there in Alberta?

This directory lists 26 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Alberta, spread across 22 cities and towns. That is about 19.1% of the 136 listed parishes in Canada, making Alberta the number 2 province by parish count.

Which cities in Alberta have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Alberta are Edmonton, Calgary, Bonnyville, Chahor, Desjarlais. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Alberta?

Parishes in Alberta belong to 2 listed dioceses: Archdiocese of Canada (25), Romanian Episcopate (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.

What is the oldest Orthodox church in Alberta?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Alberta is Holy Transfiguration Church in Star, Alberta, founded 1893. The most recently founded is St. Silouan Mission (2025).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Alberta?

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 provinces

• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• Quebec
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon

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