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.

OCA

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.

Primate: His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon

~700 parishes

GOARCH

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.

Primate: His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros

~540 parishes

AOCA

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.

Primate: His Eminence Metropolitan Saba

~280 parishes

ROCOR

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.

Primate: His Eminence Metropolitan Nicholas

~400 parishes

Serbian

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.

Primate: His Grace Bishop Irinej

~120 parishes

Bulgarian

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

~20 parishes

Georgian

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.

Primate: Various

~10 parishes

Romanian

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

~65 parishes

Albanian

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.

Primate: His Grace Bishop Mark

~15 parishes

UOC-USA

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.

Primate: His Eminence Metropolitan Antony

~85 parishes

ACROD

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.

Primate: His Eminence Metropolitan Gregory

~75 parishes

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.

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