Orthodox Churches in Montana

Orthodox Christianity in Montana

Montana has 4 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 4 cities and towns. That is roughly 0.6% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Montana at number 30 among every state by parish count. 2 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 Montana that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Nicholas of South Canaan Church in Billings, Montana (1994), and the most recent community to be established is St. Mark the Evangelist Mission in Great Falls, Montana (2019) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Montana

Orthodox parishes in Montana 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 West4

Cities in Montana with Orthodox churches

• Billings · 1
• Bozeman · 1
• Great Falls · 1
• Helena · 1

Attending a service in Montana

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 Montana

How many Orthodox churches are there in Montana?

This directory lists 4 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Montana, spread across 4 cities and towns. That is about 0.6% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Montana the number 30 state by parish count.

Which cities in Montana have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Montana are Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Montana?

Parishes in Montana belong to 1 listed diocese: Diocese of the West (4). 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 Montana?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Montana is St. Nicholas of South Canaan Church in Billings, Montana, founded 1994. The most recently founded is St. Mark the Evangelist Mission (2019).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Montana?

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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• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho

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