Orthodox Churches in North Carolina

Orthodox Christianity in North Carolina

North Carolina has 11 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 11 cities and towns. That is roughly 1.8% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places North Carolina at number 16 among every state by parish count. 9 of the listings publish a phone number and 9 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 10 parishes in North Carolina that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Nicholas Military Chapel in Jacksonville, North Carolina (1942), and the most recent community to be established is Saint Andrew the First-Called Orthodox Chapel in Pinehurst, North Carolina (2026) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in North Carolina

Orthodox parishes in North Carolina 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 South8
• Romanian Episcopate2
• Stavropegial Institutions1

Cities in North Carolina with Orthodox churches

• Charlotte · 1
• Durham · 1
• Edenton · 1
• Fayetteville · 1
• Hickory · 1
• Jacksonville · 1
• Kannapolis · 1
• Kernersville · 1

Attending a service in North Carolina

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 North Carolina

How many Orthodox churches are there in North Carolina?

This directory lists 11 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in North Carolina, spread across 11 cities and towns. That is about 1.8% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making North Carolina the number 16 state by parish count.

Which cities in North Carolina have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in North Carolina are Charlotte, Durham, Edenton, Fayetteville, Hickory. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve North Carolina?

Parishes in North Carolina belong to 3 listed dioceses: Diocese of the South (8), Romanian Episcopate (2), Stavropegial Institutions (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 North Carolina?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in North Carolina is St. Nicholas Military Chapel in Jacksonville, North Carolina, founded 1942. The most recently founded is Saint Andrew the First-Called Orthodox Chapel (2026).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in North Carolina?

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.

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