Orthodox Churches in Ontario

Orthodox Christianity in Ontario

Ontario has 22 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 16 cities and towns. That is roughly 16.2% of the 136 listed parishes in Canada, which places Ontario at number 4 among every province by parish count. 14 of the listings publish a phone number and 18 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 20 parishes in Ontario that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. John the Divine Church in Windsor, Ontario (1914), and the most recent community to be established is St. Maria of Paris Church in Hamilton, Ontario (2020) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Ontario

Orthodox parishes in Ontario 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 Canada11
• Romanian Episcopate11

Cities in Ontario with Orthodox churches

• Toronto · 4
• Hamilton · 2
• Kitchener · 2
• Ottawa · 2
• Aurora · 1
• Barrie · 1
• Kingston · 1
• London · 1

Attending a service in Ontario

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 Ontario

How many Orthodox churches are there in Ontario?

This directory lists 22 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Ontario, spread across 16 cities and towns. That is about 16.2% of the 136 listed parishes in Canada, making Ontario the number 4 province by parish count.

Which cities in Ontario have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Ontario are Toronto, Hamilton, Kitchener, Ottawa, Aurora. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Ontario?

Parishes in Ontario belong to 2 listed dioceses: Archdiocese of Canada (11), Romanian Episcopate (11). 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 Ontario?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Ontario is St. John the Divine Church in Windsor, Ontario, founded 1914. The most recently founded is St. Maria of Paris Church (2020).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Ontario?

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

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