Orthodox Churches in New Mexico

Orthodox Christianity in New Mexico

New Mexico 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 Mexico at number 32 among every state by parish count. 1 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 3 parishes in New Mexico that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Dimitri of Rostov Mission in Los Alamos, New Mexico (1990), and the most recent community to be established is Monastery of the Holy Archangel Michael in Cañones, New Mexico (1993) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in New Mexico

Orthodox parishes in New Mexico 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 South3

Cities in New Mexico with Orthodox churches

• Albuquerque · 1
• Cañones · 1
• Los Alamos · 1

Attending a service in New Mexico

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 Mexico

How many Orthodox churches are there in New Mexico?

This directory lists 3 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in New Mexico, spread across 3 cities and towns. That is about 0.5% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making New Mexico the number 32 state by parish count.

Which cities in New Mexico have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in New Mexico are Albuquerque, Cañones, Los Alamos. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve New Mexico?

Parishes in New Mexico belong to 1 listed diocese: Diocese of the South (3). 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 Mexico?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in New Mexico is St. Dimitri of Rostov Mission in Los Alamos, New Mexico, founded 1990. The most recently founded is Monastery of the Holy Archangel Michael (1993).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in New Mexico?

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.