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Search 1,701 Orthodox parishes across 62 states and provinces. Set a radius, filter by jurisdiction, and get the address, phone number and directions for every parish in range.

The canonical Eastern Orthodox jurisdictions represented in this directory are listed together here, ordered by distance from the place you search. Nothing is ranked or promoted.

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    Browse by state

    Orthodox churches state by state

    Each page lists every parish we hold for that state or province, grouped by city, with the full address, phone number and website.

    United States · 1,537 parishes

    Canada · 164 parishes

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    Browse Eastern Orthodox parishes by jurisdiction

    Jurisdiction labels describe ecclesial oversight and often reflect a historical or cultural heritage, but they do not reliably predict a parish’s service language or local culture. If sacramental practice matters for your visit, contact the parish priest first.

    Reading up before you visit? Understand Eastern Orthodox jurisdictions and parish languages or Compare the Orthodox traditions or see our city guides for Orthodox singles.

    Before you go

    A quick checklist for choosing a first visit

    Start with distance you can repeat

    A parish forty minutes away is a lovely visit and a hard habit. Set the radius to what you can drive most Sundays, in winter, without negotiating with yourself.

    Check the language of the service

    Parishes range from fully English to largely Greek, Slavonic, Arabic or Romanian. Neither is better, but one of them will let you follow along on your first visit. Parish websites usually say.

    Call before a first visit

    Service times shift during Lent, Holy Week and feast days, and small missions sometimes meet in a borrowed building. A one-minute phone call saves a wasted drive.

    Visit more than once

    A single Sunday tells you about the building. Three tells you about the community — whether coffee hour is welcoming, who is there, and whether you can see yourself staying.

    Look for a community, not a crowd

    A small mission with an active coffee hour will do more for you than a large parish you leave anonymously. Ask whether there is a young adult group or a book study.

    Introduce yourself to the priest

    It takes thirty seconds after the service and it changes everything about your second visit. Say you are new and ask what usually happens on a Sunday there.

    Read the complete parish-selection guide

    Plan your visit

    Clear guides for the next step after the map

    Use the directory to make a shortlist, then prepare with practical answers drawn from official Orthodox sources. Local customs and schedules still belong to the parish.

    Questions

    Finding an Orthodox church

    How do I find an Orthodox church near me?

    Type your city, ZIP or postal code or street address into the search box above, or tap "Near me" to use your device location. Set a radius — 10, 25, 50, 100 or 250 miles — and the map lists every parish in range, nearest first, with the address, phone number, website and a directions link.

    What is the difference between all these Orthodox jurisdictions?

    This directory represents parishes from the Greek, Antiochian, OCA, Russian, Serbian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Georgian, Albanian, Carpatho-Russian and Moscow Patriarchal jurisdictions. Their heritage, use of English alongside a liturgical language, and parish culture vary. If you are Orthodox, ask the priest about local sacramental practice before receiving.

    Can I visit an Orthodox church if I am not Orthodox?

    Yes. Visitors may attend services and observe without copying gestures they do not yet understand. Holy Communion is reserved for Orthodox Christians who have prepared. Many parishes invite visitors to receive antidoron, the blessed bread offered separately near the end; follow the local directions or ask the priest.

    Which service should I go to first?

    The Divine Liturgy on Sunday morning is the main service of the week and the easiest place to start. Most parishes also serve Vespers on Saturday evening, which is shorter and quieter if a first visit feels daunting. Check the parish website or call ahead — times move during Lent, Holy Week and feast days.

    How current is this directory?

    The directory holds 1,701 parishes in 1,118 cities and towns across 62 states, provinces and territories, and it is still being extended. Parish details change, so confirm service times with the parish itself before you travel. If a parish is missing or the details are wrong, tell us and we will correct it.

    Does this cover Canada as well as the United States?

    Yes. 1,537 of the parishes listed are in the United States and the rest are in Canadian provinces. The map ignores the border entirely — if you live near it, a radius search will simply return whatever is closest to you.

    Why does an Orthodox dating app publish a parish directory?

    Because the honest answer to "where do Orthodox Christians actually meet each other" is usually a parish. Orthodate exists to help Orthodox singles meet with marriage in mind, and a shared parish life is the ground that relationship grows in. Knowing what is near you is a reasonable first step, whether or not you ever create a profile.

    Parish missing or details out of date? Send us a correction and we will update the directory.

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