Orthodox Churches in Michigan

Orthodox Christianity in Michigan

Michigan has 20 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 19 cities and towns. That is roughly 3.2% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Michigan at number 10 among every state by parish count. 15 of the listings publish a phone number and 14 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 19 parishes in Michigan that publish a founding year, the earliest is SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Detroit, Michigan (1907), and the most recent community to be established is St. Olga of Alaska Mission in Hillsdale, Michigan (2025) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Michigan

Orthodox parishes in Michigan 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.

• Romanian Episcopate9
• Diocese of the Midwest7
• Bulgarian Diocese3
• Albanian Archdiocese1

Cities in Michigan with Orthodox churches

• Detroit · 2
• Albion · 1
• Burton · 1
• Clinton · 1
• Dearborn Heights · 1
• Farmington Hills · 1
• Fenton · 1
• Grass Lake · 1

Attending a service in Michigan

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 Michigan

How many Orthodox churches are there in Michigan?

This directory lists 20 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Michigan, spread across 19 cities and towns. That is about 3.2% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Michigan the number 10 state by parish count.

Which cities in Michigan have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Michigan are Detroit, Albion, Burton, Clinton, Dearborn Heights. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Michigan?

Parishes in Michigan belong to 4 listed dioceses: Romanian Episcopate (9), Diocese of the Midwest (7), Bulgarian Diocese (3), Albanian Archdiocese (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 Michigan?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Michigan is SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Detroit, Michigan, founded 1907. The most recently founded is St. Olga of Alaska Mission (2025).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Michigan?

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.