Orthodox Churches in Maryland

Orthodox Christianity in Maryland

Maryland has 7 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 7 cities and towns. That is roughly 1.1% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Maryland at number 23 among every state by parish count. 5 of the listings publish a phone number and 7 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 7 parishes in Maryland that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Andrew Church in Baltimore, Maryland (1940), and the most recent community to be established is Holy Archangels Mission in Denton, Maryland (2012) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Maryland

Orthodox parishes in Maryland 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.6
• Romanian Episcopate1

Cities in Maryland with Orthodox churches

• Baltimore · 1
• Berlin · 1
• Bethesda · 1
• Columbia · 1
• Denton · 1
• Hagerstown · 1
• Potomac · 1

Attending a service in Maryland

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 Maryland

How many Orthodox churches are there in Maryland?

This directory lists 7 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Maryland, spread across 7 cities and towns. That is about 1.1% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Maryland the number 23 state by parish count.

Which cities in Maryland have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Maryland are Baltimore, Berlin, Bethesda, Columbia, Denton. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Maryland?

Parishes in Maryland belong to 2 listed dioceses: Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. (6), 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 Maryland?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Maryland is St. Andrew Church in Baltimore, Maryland, founded 1940. The most recently founded is Holy Archangels Mission (2012).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Maryland?

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

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