Orthodox Churches in Connecticut

Orthodox Christianity in Connecticut

Connecticut has 17 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 17 cities and towns. That is roughly 2.7% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Connecticut at number 11 among every state by parish count. 11 of the listings publish a phone number and 16 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 16 parishes in Connecticut that publish a founding year, the earliest is Holy Ghost Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut (1894), and the most recent community to be established is Holy Transfiguration Church in Manchester, Connecticut (2000) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Connecticut

Orthodox parishes in Connecticut 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 New England14
• Romanian Episcopate2
• Albanian Archdiocese1

Cities in Connecticut with Orthodox churches

• Ansonia · 1
• Bethel · 1
• Bridgeport · 1
• Clinton · 1
• Easton · 1
• Hartford · 1
• Manchester · 1
• Meriden · 1

Attending a service in Connecticut

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 Connecticut

How many Orthodox churches are there in Connecticut?

This directory lists 17 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Connecticut, spread across 17 cities and towns. That is about 2.7% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Connecticut the number 11 state by parish count.

Which cities in Connecticut have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Connecticut are Ansonia, Bethel, Bridgeport, Clinton, Easton. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Connecticut?

Parishes in Connecticut belong to 3 listed dioceses: Diocese of New England (14), Romanian Episcopate (2), Albanian Archdiocese (1). 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 Connecticut?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Connecticut is Holy Ghost Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut, founded 1894. The most recently founded is Holy Transfiguration Church (2000).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Connecticut?

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

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

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