Orthodox Churches in Texas

Orthodox Christianity in Texas

Texas has 22 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 20 cities and towns. That is roughly 3.5% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Texas at number 9 among every state by parish count. 16 of the listings publish a phone number and 21 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 20 parishes in Texas that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Seraphim of Sarov Cathedral in Dallas, Texas (1954), and the most recent community to be established is Dormition of the Birthgiver of God Mission in Harlingen, Texas (2025) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Texas

Orthodox parishes in Texas 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 South19
• Romanian Episcopate3

Cities in Texas with Orthodox churches

• Fort Worth · 2
• Houston · 2
• Allen · 1
• Alpine · 1
• Colleyville · 1
• Dallas · 1
• Denison · 1
• Denton · 1

Attending a service in Texas

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 Texas

How many Orthodox churches are there in Texas?

This directory lists 22 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Texas, spread across 20 cities and towns. That is about 3.5% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Texas the number 9 state by parish count.

Which cities in Texas have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Texas are Fort Worth, Houston, Allen, Alpine, Colleyville. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Texas?

Parishes in Texas belong to 2 listed dioceses: Diocese of the South (19), Romanian Episcopate (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 Texas?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Texas is St. Seraphim of Sarov Cathedral in Dallas, Texas, founded 1954. The most recently founded is Dormition of the Birthgiver of God Mission (2025).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Texas?

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.