Orthodox Churches in New Hampshire

Orthodox Christianity in New Hampshire

New Hampshire has 3 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 3 cities and towns. That is roughly 0.5% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places New Hampshire at number 31 among every state by parish count. 2 of the listings publish a phone number and 2 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 2 parishes in New Hampshire that publish a founding year, the earliest is Holy Resurrection Church in Claremont, New Hampshire (1909), and the most recent community to be established is Holy Resurrection Church in Berlin, New Hampshire (1915) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in New Hampshire

Orthodox parishes in New Hampshire 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 England2
• Romanian Episcopate1

Cities in New Hampshire with Orthodox churches

• Berlin · 1
• Claremont · 1
• Manchester · 1

Attending a service in New Hampshire

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 New Hampshire

How many Orthodox churches are there in New Hampshire?

This directory lists 3 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in New Hampshire, spread across 3 cities and towns. That is about 0.5% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making New Hampshire the number 31 state by parish count.

Which cities in New Hampshire have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in New Hampshire are Berlin, Claremont, Manchester. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve New Hampshire?

Parishes in New Hampshire belong to 2 listed dioceses: Diocese of New England (2), 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 New Hampshire?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in New Hampshire is Holy Resurrection Church in Claremont, New Hampshire, founded 1909. The most recently founded is Holy Resurrection Church (1915).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in New Hampshire?

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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• District of Columbia
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See the full USA Orthodox parish directory or the Canada directory.