Orthodox Churches in Washington

Orthodox Christianity in Washington

Washington has 11 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 10 cities and towns. That is roughly 1.8% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Washington at number 17 among every state by parish count. 5 of the listings publish a phone number and 10 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 10 parishes in Washington that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. Spiridon Cathedral in Seattle, Washington (1895), and the most recent community to be established is St. Matthew the Evangelist Mission in Vancouver, Washington (2025) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Washington

Orthodox parishes in Washington 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 West10
• Romanian Episcopate1

Cities in Washington with Orthodox churches

• Vancouver · 2
• Kirkland · 1
• Mountlake Terrace · 1
• Port Townsend · 1
• Poulsbo · 1
• Seattle · 1
• Sequim · 1
• Spokane · 1

Attending a service in Washington

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 Washington

How many Orthodox churches are there in Washington?

This directory lists 11 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in Washington, spread across 10 cities and towns. That is about 1.8% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, making Washington the number 17 state by parish count.

Which cities in Washington have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Washington are Vancouver, Kirkland, Mountlake Terrace, Port Townsend, Poulsbo. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Washington?

Parishes in Washington belong to 2 listed dioceses: Diocese of the West (10), Romanian Episcopate (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 Washington?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Washington is St. Spiridon Cathedral in Seattle, Washington, founded 1895. The most recently founded is St. Matthew the Evangelist Mission (2025).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Washington?

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.