Contact & Location for Orthodox American Church
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Programs & Ministries at Orthodox American Church
About Orthodox American Church
Orthodox American Church in Jackson Heights describes itself as an autonomous mission of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. Born as the American Orthodox Autonomous Archdiocese, it traces its work to ++James Toombs of Manhattan, identified as the first presiding hierarch of the American Orthodox Archdiocese. The church states that its mission is to bring Orthodox Christianity to English-speaking citizens of the United States. Its worship and identity are founded upon the Eastern Rite, and the work begun by James Toombs is described as having flourished into an Eastern Rite Byzantine Archdiocese. The church offers children’s ministry and conducts its services in English.
First-Time Visitor Info for Orthodox American Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Services are in English and follow the Eastern Rite Byzantine tradition within Orthodox Christianity. Visitor Tips: Families may ask about the church’s children’s ministry when planning a first visit.
Groups & programs
Better Human Relations Movement
What their website says
The Better Human Relations Movement
Order of Jerusalem - Militia of the Holy Ghost
What their website says
The Order of Jerusalem - Militia of the Holy Ghost
History & building
Founded in 1951
The church says it was established in 1951 as an American Orthodox Archdiocese. It describes itself as an autonomous mission of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.
What their website says
In the early part of 1951
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