Orthodox Churches in Alaska

Orthodox Christianity in Alaska

Alaska has 93 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 89 cities and towns. That is roughly 14.8% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Alaska at number 1 among every state by parish count. 31 of the listings publish a phone number and 9 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 59 parishes in Alaska that publish a founding year, the earliest is Three Saints Church in Old Harbor, Alaska (1784), and the most recent community to be established is St. Matthew Mission in Oscarville, Alaska (2014) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Alaska

Orthodox parishes in Alaska 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 Sitka and Alaska93

Cities in Alaska with Orthodox churches

• Anchorage · 3
• Kodiak · 2
• Sitka · 2
• Adak · 1
• Akhiok · 1
• Akiachak · 1
• Akutan · 1
• Aleknagik · 1

Attending a service in Alaska

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 Alaska

How many Orthodox churches are there in Alaska?

This directory lists 93 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Alaska, spread across 89 cities and towns. That is about 14.8% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Alaska the number 1 state by parish count.

Which cities in Alaska have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Alaska are Anchorage, Kodiak, Sitka, Adak, Akhiok. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Alaska?

Parishes in Alaska belong to 1 listed diocese: Diocese of Sitka and Alaska (93). 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 Alaska?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Alaska is Three Saints Church in Old Harbor, Alaska, founded 1784. The most recently founded is St. Matthew Mission (2014).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Alaska?

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

• Alabama
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho
• Illinois

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