Orthodox Churches in Arizona

Orthodox Christianity in Arizona

Arizona has 7 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 4 cities and towns. That is roughly 1.1% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Arizona at number 22 among every state by parish count. 6 of the listings publish a phone number and 5 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 6 parishes in Arizona that publish a founding year, the earliest is SS. Peter and Paul Church in Phoenix, Arizona (1951), and the most recent community to be established is Monastery of St. Macarius the Great in Laveen, Arizona (2024) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Arizona

Orthodox parishes in Arizona 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 West5
• Romanian Episcopate2

Cities in Arizona with Orthodox churches

• Phoenix · 3
• Glendale · 2
• Laveen · 1
• Mesa · 1

Attending a service in Arizona

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 Arizona

How many Orthodox churches are there in Arizona?

This directory lists 7 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Arizona, spread across 4 cities and towns. That is about 1.1% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Arizona the number 22 state by parish count.

Which cities in Arizona have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Arizona are Phoenix, Glendale, Laveen, Mesa. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Arizona?

Parishes in Arizona belong to 2 listed dioceses: Diocese of the West (5), Romanian Episcopate (2). 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 Arizona?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Arizona is SS. Peter and Paul Church in Phoenix, Arizona, founded 1951. The most recently founded is Monastery of St. Macarius the Great (2024).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Arizona?

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

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