Contact & Location for Orthodox Church
Service Times for Orthodox Church
Sunday
Divine Liturgy
Saturday
Great Vespers
Programs & Ministries at Orthodox Church
About Orthodox Church
St. Mark Orthodox Church is a welcoming parish of the Orthodox Church in America located in Bethesda, Maryland. Founded in 1972 and celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022, the church serves a vibrant community of both lifelong Orthodox Christians and adult converts from various backgrounds who worship together in English. Led by Fr. Gregory Safchuk, the rector, the parish emphasizes the deep and rich traditions of Orthodox Christianity while fostering a sense of community through worship, prayer, and fellowship. The church has fully reopened following pandemic closures and now offers livestreamed services online, making worship accessible both in person and remotely. Visitors are warmly invited to experience Orthodox worship and are encouraged to join the community for coffee and refreshments in the parish hall following the Sunday Divine Liturgy.
First-Time Visitor Info for Orthodox Church
Dress Code: Most Orthodox parishes observe modest dress standards, typically including long skirts for women and dress pants for men, though practices vary. Service Format: Sunday Divine Liturgy begins at 9:30 am, preceded by reading of the Third Hour at 9:15 am; Saturday evening Vespers are offered at 5:30 pm, with fellowship and refreshments following Sunday services. Visitor Tips: The parish welcomes first-time visitors and those new to Orthodoxy; livestream recordings are available on YouTube for those unable to attend in person, and the church staff is happy to answer questions about Orthodox Christianity and the parish community.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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