Orthodox Churches in Minnesota

Orthodox Christianity in Minnesota

Minnesota has 7 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 4 cities and towns. That is roughly 1.1% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Minnesota at number 24 among every state by parish count. 4 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 Minnesota that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Mary's Cathedral in Minneapolis, Minnesota (1887), and the most recent community to be established is All Saints of North America Mission in Bemidji, Minnesota (2018) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Minnesota

Orthodox parishes in Minnesota 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 Midwest6
• Romanian Episcopate1

Cities in Minnesota with Orthodox churches

• Saint Paul · 3
• Minneapolis · 2
• Bemidji · 1
• Saint Cloud · 1

Attending a service in Minnesota

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 Minnesota

How many Orthodox churches are there in Minnesota?

This directory lists 7 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Minnesota, spread across 4 cities and towns. That is about 1.1% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Minnesota the number 24 state by parish count.

Which cities in Minnesota have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Minnesota are Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Bemidji, Saint Cloud. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Minnesota?

Parishes in Minnesota belong to 2 listed dioceses: Diocese of the Midwest (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 Minnesota?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Minnesota is St. Mary's Cathedral in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded 1887. The most recently founded is All Saints of North America Mission (2018).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Minnesota?

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.