Orthodox Churches in Indiana

Orthodox Christianity in Indiana

Indiana has 8 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 6 cities and towns. That is roughly 1.3% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Indiana at number 20 among every state by parish count. 7 of the listings publish a phone number and 8 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 7 parishes in Indiana that publish a founding year, the earliest is Descent of the Holy Spirit Church in Merrillville, Indiana (1908), and the most recent community to be established is St. Stephen Church in Crawfordsville, Indiana (2002) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Indiana

Orthodox parishes in Indiana 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 Midwest5
• Romanian Episcopate2
• Bulgarian Diocese1

Cities in Indiana with Orthodox churches

• Indianapolis · 2
• Merrillville · 2
• Chesterton · 1
• Crawfordsville · 1
• Fort Wayne · 1
• Kokomo · 1

Attending a service in Indiana

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 Indiana

How many Orthodox churches are there in Indiana?

This directory lists 8 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Indiana, spread across 6 cities and towns. That is about 1.3% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Indiana the number 20 state by parish count.

Which cities in Indiana have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Indiana are Indianapolis, Merrillville, Chesterton, Crawfordsville, Fort Wayne. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Indiana?

Parishes in Indiana belong to 3 listed dioceses: Diocese of the Midwest (5), Romanian Episcopate (2), 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 Indiana?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Indiana is Descent of the Holy Spirit Church in Merrillville, Indiana, founded 1908. The most recently founded is St. Stephen Church (2002).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Indiana?

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

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