Orthodox Churches in Alabama

Orthodox Christianity in Alabama

Alabama has 4 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 4 cities and towns. That is roughly 0.6% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Alabama at number 28 among every state by parish count. 4 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 3 parishes in Alabama that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Symeon the New Theologian Church in Birmingham, Alabama (1977), and the most recent community to be established is St. Joseph of Arimathea Mission Station in Camp Hill, Alabama (2026) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Alabama

Orthodox parishes in Alabama 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.

• Diocese of the South4

Cities in Alabama with Orthodox churches

• Anniston · 1
• Birmingham · 1
• Camp Hill · 1
• Tuscaloosa · 1

Attending a service in Alabama

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 Alabama

How many Orthodox churches are there in Alabama?

This directory lists 4 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Alabama, spread across 4 cities and towns. That is about 0.6% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Alabama the number 28 state by parish count.

Which cities in Alabama have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Alabama are Anniston, Birmingham, Camp Hill, Tuscaloosa. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Alabama?

Parishes in Alabama belong to 1 listed diocese: Diocese of the South (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.

What is the oldest Orthodox church in Alabama?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Alabama is St. Symeon the New Theologian Church in Birmingham, Alabama, founded 1977. The most recently founded is St. Joseph of Arimathea Mission Station (2026).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Alabama?

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.

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