Orthodox Churches in Virginia

Orthodox Christianity in Virginia

Virginia has 14 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 13 cities and towns. That is roughly 2.2% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Virginia at number 12 among every state by parish count. 8 of the listings publish a phone number and 14 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 13 parishes in Virginia that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Luke Church in McLean, Virginia (1962), and the most recent community to be established is Christ the Saviour Mission Station in Amherst, Virginia (2026) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Virginia

Orthodox parishes in Virginia 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
• Archdiocese of Washington, D.C.4
• Romanian Episcopate2
• Bulgarian Diocese1

Cities in Virginia with Orthodox churches

• Alexandria · 2
• Amherst · 1
• Ashburn · 1
• Ashland · 1
• Culpeper · 1
• Fairfax Station · 1
• Falls Church · 1
• Mathews · 1

Attending a service in Virginia

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 Virginia

How many Orthodox churches are there in Virginia?

This directory lists 14 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Virginia, spread across 13 cities and towns. That is about 2.2% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Virginia the number 12 state by parish count.

Which cities in Virginia have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Virginia are Alexandria, Amherst, Ashburn, Ashland, Culpeper. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Virginia?

Parishes in Virginia belong to 4 listed dioceses: Diocese of the South (7), Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. (4), Romanian Episcopate (2), Bulgarian Diocese (1). 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 Virginia?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Virginia is St. Luke Church in McLean, Virginia, founded 1962. The most recently founded is Christ the Saviour Mission Station (2026).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Virginia?

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

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

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