Orthodox Churches in Nebraska

Orthodox Christianity in Nebraska

Nebraska has 2 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 2 cities and towns. That is roughly 0.3% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Nebraska at number 41 among every state by parish count.

Among the 2 parishes in Nebraska that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. John of Kronstadt Church in Lincoln, Nebraska (2000), and the most recent community to be established is St. Tikhon Chapel in Omaha, Nebraska (2025) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Nebraska

Orthodox parishes in Nebraska 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 Midwest2

Cities in Nebraska with Orthodox churches

• Lincoln · 1
• Omaha · 1

Attending a service in Nebraska

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 Nebraska

How many Orthodox churches are there in Nebraska?

This directory lists 2 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Nebraska, spread across 2 cities and towns. That is about 0.3% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Nebraska the number 41 state by parish count.

Which cities in Nebraska have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Nebraska are Lincoln, Omaha. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Nebraska?

Parishes in Nebraska belong to 1 listed diocese: Diocese of the Midwest (2). 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 Nebraska?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Nebraska is St. John of Kronstadt Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, founded 2000. The most recently founded is St. Tikhon Chapel (2025).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Nebraska?

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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• Delaware
• District of Columbia
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• Idaho

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