The Orthodox Church in America
Orthodox Jurisdictions
Orthodox Christianity in America is organized into multiple canonical jurisdictions, each with its own history, leadership, and cultural heritage — yet all sharing the same faith, sacraments, and apostolic tradition.
Orthodox Church in America
The autocephalous Orthodox Church in America serves a diverse, pan-ethnic community with parishes across the United States and Canada. Known for its English-language liturgical tradition and welcoming stance toward converts.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
The largest Orthodox jurisdiction in the United States, under the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Greek-American parishes anchor communities from coast to coast with vibrant festival traditions.
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese
Under the Patriarchate of Antioch, the Antiochian Archdiocese has one of the strongest convert-outreach traditions in American Orthodoxy, with many English-language parishes and active catechetical programs.
Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
Founded by Russian émigré communities, ROCOR maintains a strong monastic tradition and deep liturgical life. Reunited with the Moscow Patriarchate in 2007 while retaining self-governance.
Serbian Orthodox Church in North America
The Serbian Orthodox Church serves a vibrant diaspora community with deep roots in the industrial heartland. Parishes maintain Serbian liturgical and cultural traditions alongside growing English usage.
Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Diocese
The Bulgarian Diocese serves Bulgarian Orthodox communities across the United States, preserving liturgical traditions while integrating into American Orthodox life.
Primate: His Eminence Metropolitan Joseph
38 Bulgarian Orthodox parishes in the directory
Georgian Orthodox Church — US Parishes
A small but growing presence in the United States, Georgian Orthodox parishes serve the Georgian diaspora and welcome all Orthodox faithful with ancient Caucasian liturgical traditions.
Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America
The Romanian Episcopate serves Romanian-American communities with parishes concentrated in the Midwest and Northeast. Under the OCA's administrative umbrella while maintaining Romanian liturgical identity.
Primate: His Grace Bishop Andrei
103 Romanian Orthodox parishes in the directory
Albanian Orthodox Diocese of America
The Albanian Diocese preserves the Orthodox faith of the Albanian diaspora in America, with parishes that blend Albanian heritage and English-language worship.
Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA
Serving the Ukrainian diaspora with a rich liturgical tradition rooted in the Kyivan spiritual heritage. Parishes are found primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.
American Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Diocese
Under the Ecumenical Patriarchate, ACROD serves descendants of Carpatho-Russian immigrants with a distinctive liturgical tradition blending Slavic and Byzantine elements.
Also in the directory
- Old Calendarist / True Orthodox (58)
- Moscow Patriarchate (Patriarchal Parishes) (32)
- Macedonian Orthodox Church (19)
- Old Rite (Old Believers) (12)
A parish's jurisdiction is shown only where its own website or name confirms it. 45 listed parishes don't yet have one on record.
Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops
The Assembly coordinates cooperation among all canonical jurisdictions in the United States. While not a jurisdiction itself, it serves as a forum for unity, common witness, and collaborative ministry.
Visit assemblyofbishops.org →