Orthodox Churches in Oklahoma

Orthodox Christianity in Oklahoma

Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma at number 33 among every state by parish count. 3 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 Oklahoma that publish a founding year, the earliest is SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Hartshorne, Oklahoma (1897), and the most recent community to be established is St. Basil the Great Mission in Weatherford, Oklahoma (2013) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Oklahoma

Orthodox parishes in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma with Orthodox churches

• Bixby · 1
• Hartshorne · 1
• Weatherford · 1

Attending a service in Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma

How many Orthodox churches are there in Oklahoma?

This directory lists 3 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Oklahoma, spread across 3 cities and towns. That is about 0.5% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Oklahoma the number 33 state by parish count.

Which cities in Oklahoma have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Oklahoma are Bixby, Hartshorne, Weatherford. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Oklahoma?

Parishes in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Oklahoma is SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, founded 1897. The most recently founded is St. Basil the Great Mission (2013).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Oklahoma?

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

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia
• Florida
• Georgia
• Idaho

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