Orthodox Churches in Colorado

Orthodox Christianity in Colorado

Colorado has 13 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 12 cities and towns. That is roughly 2.1% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Colorado at number 14 among every state by parish count. 8 of the listings publish a phone number and 11 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 13 parishes in Colorado that publish a founding year, the earliest is Transfiguration of Christ Cathedral in Denver, Colorado (1898), and the most recent community to be established is St. John the Baptist Mission in Colorado Springs, Colorado (2022) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Colorado

Orthodox parishes in Colorado 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 West11
• Romanian Episcopate2

Cities in Colorado with Orthodox churches

• Colorado Springs · 2
• Calhan · 1
• Delta · 1
• Denver · 1
• Frederick · 1
• Grand Junction · 1
• Lake George · 1
• Lakewood · 1

Attending a service in Colorado

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 Colorado

How many Orthodox churches are there in Colorado?

This directory lists 13 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Colorado, spread across 12 cities and towns. That is about 2.1% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Colorado the number 14 state by parish count.

Which cities in Colorado have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Colorado are Colorado Springs, Calhan, Delta, Denver, Frederick. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Colorado?

Parishes in Colorado belong to 2 listed dioceses: Diocese of the West (11), 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 Colorado?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Colorado is Transfiguration of Christ Cathedral in Denver, Colorado, founded 1898. The most recently founded is St. John the Baptist Mission (2022).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Colorado?

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

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