Orthodox Churches in District of Columbia
2 Orthodox parishes and missions in District of Columbia, with address, phone and website.
2 parishes
St. George Church
Washington, District of Columbia
Bulgarian Diocese · Bulgarian Diocese Chancery
St. Nicholas Cathedral
3500 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. · Washington, DC Deanery
stnicholasdc.org
Orthodox Christianity in District of Columbia
District of Columbia has 2 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 1 cities and towns. That is roughly 0.3% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places District of Columbia at number 36 among every state by parish count. 1 of the listings publish a phone number and 1 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.
Among the 2 parishes in District of Columbia that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Nicholas Cathedral in Washington, District of Columbia (1930), and the most recent community to be established is St. George Church in Washington, District of Columbia (1980) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.
Jurisdictions and dioceses in District of Columbia
Orthodox parishes in District of Columbia 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.
- Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.1
- Bulgarian Diocese1
Attending a service in District of Columbia
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 District of Columbia
- How many Orthodox churches are there in District of Columbia?
- This directory lists 2 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in District of Columbia, spread across 1 cities and towns. That is about 0.3% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making District of Columbia the number 36 state by parish count.
- Which cities in District of Columbia have Orthodox parishes?
- The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in District of Columbia are Washington. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.
- Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve District of Columbia?
- Parishes in District of Columbia belong to 2 listed dioceses: Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. (1), Bulgarian Diocese (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 District of Columbia?
- Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in District of Columbia is St. Nicholas Cathedral in Washington, District of Columbia, founded 1930. The most recently founded is St. George Church (1980).
- How do I find Divine Liturgy times in District of Columbia?
- 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
See the full USA Orthodox parish directory or the Canada directory.