Orthodox Christianity

The Orthodox Church is the oldest and second largest Christian group in the world. We are called by God our creator to worship and follow Him, and to proclaim to the world His message of love, peace, and salvation. We belong to the Antiochian jurisdiction of the Orthodox Christian Church, whose roots trace directly back to first century Antioch, the city in which the disciples of Jesus Christ were first called “Christians” (Acts 11:26).

Learn More

Fr. Andrew offers a class every Saturday evening for those looking into the Orthodox faith. We encourage you to bring your questions to the class then join us for Vespers, a service of preparation for Sunday’s Divine Liturgy. If you want to do some reading, here are some books we recommend. Please feel free to also contact Fr. Andrew.

What to Do

Your first visit an Orthodox church, it may be a bit overwhelming. The Orthodox Christian faith engages the whole body and all five senses in worship. We want to do everything we can to help you experience this ancient faith. When you come to our parish, feel free to observe. There are many different things we do each Sunday, from lighting candles to venerating icons to crossing ourselves. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Here are a few explanations for traditional behavior during an Orthodox service.

Come and See

Though there are a variety of ways to learn more about the Orthodox faith, we do hope that you’ll visit an Orthodox Church experience Orthodox Christianity for yourself. It is difficult to understand or appreciate the beauty and depth of our services without attending one. Should you visit St. John the Theologian, we hope that you feel welcome and will continue to join us in our worship of God.