Orthodox Churches in Oregon

Orthodox Christianity in Oregon

Oregon has 9 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 8 cities and towns. That is roughly 1.4% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Oregon at number 18 among every state by parish count. 4 of the listings publish a phone number and 7 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 8 parishes in Oregon that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Nicholas Church in Portland, Oregon (1895), and the most recent community to be established is St. Patrick Mission in Newport, Oregon (2018) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Oregon

Orthodox parishes in Oregon 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 West7
• Romanian Episcopate2

Cities in Oregon with Orthodox churches

• Portland · 2
• Astoria · 1
• Bend · 1
• Corvallis · 1
• Milwaukie · 1
• Newport · 1
• Oregon City · 1
• Phoenix · 1

Attending a service in Oregon

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 Oregon

How many Orthodox churches are there in Oregon?

This directory lists 9 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Oregon, spread across 8 cities and towns. That is about 1.4% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Oregon the number 18 state by parish count.

Which cities in Oregon have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Oregon are Portland, Astoria, Bend, Corvallis, Milwaukie. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Oregon?

Parishes in Oregon belong to 2 listed dioceses: Diocese of the West (7), Romanian Episcopate (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 Oregon?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Oregon is St. Nicholas Church in Portland, Oregon, founded 1895. The most recently founded is St. Patrick Mission (2018).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Oregon?

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.