Orthodox Churches in Massachusetts

Orthodox Christianity in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 11 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 11 cities and towns. That is roughly 1.8% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Massachusetts at number 15 among every state by parish count. 8 of the listings publish a phone number and 10 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 10 parishes in Massachusetts that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Nicholas Church in Salem, Massachusetts (1901), and the most recent community to be established is Nativity of the Ever Virgin Mary Church in Chelsea, Massachusetts (2003) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Massachusetts

Orthodox parishes in Massachusetts 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 England6
• Albanian Archdiocese4
• Romanian Episcopate1

Cities in Massachusetts with Orthodox churches

• Boston · 1
• Chelsea · 1
• Kingston · 1
• Maynard · 1
• Natick · 1
• Pittsfield · 1
• Salem · 1
• South Boston · 1

Attending a service in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts

How many Orthodox churches are there in Massachusetts?

This directory lists 11 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Massachusetts, spread across 11 cities and towns. That is about 1.8% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Massachusetts the number 15 state by parish count.

Which cities in Massachusetts have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Massachusetts are Boston, Chelsea, Kingston, Maynard, Natick. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Massachusetts?

Parishes in Massachusetts belong to 3 listed dioceses: Diocese of New England (6), Albanian Archdiocese (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 Massachusetts?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Massachusetts is St. Nicholas Church in Salem, Massachusetts, founded 1901. The most recently founded is Nativity of the Ever Virgin Mary Church (2003).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Massachusetts?

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.