Orthodox Churches in Louisiana

Orthodox Christianity in Louisiana

Louisiana has 5 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 4 cities and towns. That is roughly 0.8% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Louisiana at number 27 among every state by parish count. 1 of the listings publish a phone number and 4 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 4 parishes in Louisiana that publish a founding year, the earliest is Three Hierarchs Mission in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (2006), and the most recent community to be established is St. Barnabas Mission Station in Houma, Louisiana (2025) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Louisiana

Orthodox parishes in Louisiana 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 South4
• Romanian Episcopate1

Cities in Louisiana with Orthodox churches

• Baton Rouge · 2
• Houma · 1
• New Orleans · 1
• Shreveport · 1

Attending a service in Louisiana

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 Louisiana

How many Orthodox churches are there in Louisiana?

This directory lists 5 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Louisiana, spread across 4 cities and towns. That is about 0.8% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Louisiana the number 27 state by parish count.

Which cities in Louisiana have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Louisiana are Baton Rouge, Houma, New Orleans, Shreveport. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Louisiana?

Parishes in Louisiana belong to 2 listed dioceses: Diocese of the South (4), Romanian Episcopate (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 Louisiana?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Louisiana is Three Hierarchs Mission in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, founded 2006. The most recently founded is St. Barnabas Mission Station (2025).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Louisiana?

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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• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho

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