Orthodox Churches in North Dakota

Orthodox Christianity in North Dakota

North Dakota 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 North Dakota at number 40 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 North Dakota that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Peter the Aleut Church in Minot, North Dakota (1982), and the most recent community to be established is Holy Resurrection Church in Fargo, North Dakota (2009) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in North Dakota

Orthodox parishes in North Dakota 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 North Dakota with Orthodox churches

• Fargo · 1
• Minot · 1

Attending a service in North Dakota

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 Dakota

How many Orthodox churches are there in North Dakota?

This directory lists 2 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in North Dakota, spread across 2 cities and towns. That is about 0.3% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making North Dakota the number 40 state by parish count.

Which cities in North Dakota have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in North Dakota are Fargo, Minot. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve North Dakota?

Parishes in North Dakota 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 North Dakota?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in North Dakota is St. Peter the Aleut Church in Minot, North Dakota, founded 1982. The most recently founded is Holy Resurrection Church (2009).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in North Dakota?

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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