Orthodox Churches in Wisconsin

Orthodox Christianity in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 14 Orthodox Christian parishes and missions in this directory, present in 14 cities and towns. That is roughly 2.2% of the 627 listed parishes in the United States, which places Wisconsin at number 13 among every state by parish count. 4 of the listings publish a phone number and 13 link to a parish website, so you can confirm Divine Liturgy times before you visit.

Among the 13 parishes in Wisconsin that publish a founding year, the earliest is St. John the Baptist Chapel in Gilman, Wisconsin (1906), and the most recent community to be established is St. Paul Monastery in Marietta, Wisconsin (2026) — a span of Orthodox presence still growing through new mission parishes.

Jurisdictions and dioceses in Wisconsin

Orthodox parishes in Wisconsin 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 Midwest14

Cities in Wisconsin with Orthodox churches

• Clayton · 1
• Cornucopia · 1
• Gilman · 1
• Green Bay · 1
• Janesville · 1
• Kenosha · 1
• Lublin · 1
• Marietta · 1

Attending a service in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin

How many Orthodox churches are there in Wisconsin?

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

Which cities in Wisconsin have Orthodox parishes?

The cities with the most Orthodox parishes in Wisconsin are Clayton, Cornucopia, Gilman, Green Bay, Janesville. Every listing includes the street address, phone number where published, and a link to the parish website.

Which Orthodox jurisdictions serve Wisconsin?

Parishes in Wisconsin belong to 1 listed diocese: Diocese of the Midwest (14). 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 Wisconsin?

Of the parishes in this directory that publish a founding year, the earliest in Wisconsin is St. John the Baptist Chapel in Gilman, Wisconsin, founded 1906. The most recently founded is St. Paul Monastery (2026).

How do I find Divine Liturgy times in Wisconsin?

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.