Orthodox Churches in British Columbia

Orthodox Christianity in British Columbia

British Columbia has 17 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 14 cities and towns. That is roughly 12.5% of the 136 listed parishes in Canada, which places British Columbia at number 5 among every province by parish count. 10 of the listings publish a phone number and 13 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 17 parishes in British Columbia that publish a founding year, the earliest is Sobor of the Holy Resurrection in Vancouver, British Columbia (1924), and the most recent community to be established is St Silas Mission Station in Chilliwack, British Columbia (2026) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in British Columbia

Orthodox parishes in British Columbia 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 Canada16
• Romanian Episcopate1

Cities in British Columbia with Orthodox churches

• Chilliwack · 2
• Kaslo · 2
• Victoria · 2
• Comox Valley · 1
• Cranbrook · 1
• Dewdney · 1
• Gibsons · 1
• Kamloops · 1

Attending a service in British Columbia

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 British Columbia

How many Orthodox churches are there in British Columbia?

This directory lists 17 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in British Columbia, spread across 14 cities and towns. That is about 12.5% of the 136 listed parishes in Canada, making British Columbia the number 5 province by parish count.

Which cities in British Columbia have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in British Columbia are Chilliwack, Kaslo, Victoria, Comox Valley, Cranbrook. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve British Columbia?

Parishes in British Columbia belong to 2 listed dioceses: Archdiocese of Canada (16), 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 British Columbia?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in British Columbia is Sobor of the Holy Resurrection in Vancouver, British Columbia, founded 1924. The most recently founded is St Silas Mission Station (2026).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in British Columbia?

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

• Alberta
• Manitoba
• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Nova Scotia
• Ontario
• Quebec
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon

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