Orthodox Churches in South Carolina

Orthodox Christianity in South Carolina

South Carolina has 7 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 7 cities and towns. That is roughly 1.1% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places South Carolina at number 25 among every state by parish count. 5 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 7 parishes in South Carolina that publish a founding year, the earliest is Holy Apostles Church in West Columbia, South Carolina (1982), and the most recent community to be established is St. James Mission in Beaufort, South Carolina (2012) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in South Carolina

Orthodox parishes in South 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 South7

Cities in South Carolina with Orthodox churches

• Beaufort · 1
• Greenville · 1
• Mount Pleasant / Charleston · 1
• North Augusta · 1
• Rock Hill · 1
• Wagener · 1
• West Columbia · 1

Attending a service in South 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 South Carolina

How many Orthodox churches are there in South Carolina?

This directory lists 7 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in South Carolina, spread across 7 cities and towns. That is about 1.1% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making South Carolina the number 25 state by parish count.

Which cities in South Carolina have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in South Carolina are Beaufort, Greenville, Mount Pleasant / Charleston, North Augusta, Rock Hill. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve South Carolina?

Parishes in South Carolina belong to 1 listed diocese: Diocese of the South (7). 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 South Carolina?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in South Carolina is Holy Apostles Church in West Columbia, South Carolina, founded 1982. The most recently founded is St. James Mission (2012).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in South 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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