St Matthew The Evangelist Orthodox Church
North Royalton, Ohio
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Service Times for St Matthew The Evangelist Orthodox Church
Sunday 8:50 AM
Matins (English)
Sunday 10:00 AM
Divine Liturgy (English)
Saturday 5:00 PM
Vespers (English)
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
About St Matthew The Evangelist Orthodox Church
St. Matthew the Evangelist Orthodox Church, located in North Royalton, Ohio, welcomes visitors to experience traditional Orthodox Christian worship. The parish offers all services in English, including Sunday Matins at 8:50 a.m. followed by Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m., as well as Saturday evening Vespers at 5:00 p.m. The church maintains a rich connection to the apostolic tradition and the historical roots of Christianity, tracing its spiritual heritage back to Pentecost and the ministry of the Apostles. Visitors are invited to participate in the sacramental life of the parish, with Confession available after Saturday Vespers, during Sunday Matins, or by appointment with Father Fred. The parish also welcomes inquiries about house blessings and other pastoral services.
First-Time Visitor Info for St Matthew The Evangelist Orthodox Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: All services are in English, with Sunday Divine Liturgy beginning at 10:00 a.m. preceded by Matins, and Saturday Vespers at 5:00 p.m. Visitor Tips: Check the parish calendar or call Father Fred for any schedule changes, as additional services are offered depending on holy days and the time of year.
Care & support
St. Herman's Orthodox Homeless Shelter
What their website says
1 Sunday each Month Parishioners provide, cook, and serve the evening meal to the poor
St. John the Alms Giver Mission
What their website says
Parishioners coordinate, prepare, & deliver food, hygiene items, clothing, etc.
Holiday Home Delivery Mission
What their website says
Provides meals for homes in need for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Holy Week.
Martha Ministries
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Parishioners cook or deliver some freezer meals to families in time of need
Pathways to Peace
Addiction recovery
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a group of Orthodox Christians that meets for support
Prison Ministry
Prison ministry
What their website says
This is an initiative to form a group in collaboration with a network of prison ministries
Serving the community
Alms for Shut-Ins (Food Pantry)
Food pantry
What their website says
Parishioners contribute to restocking our food pantry
St. Herman's Orthodox Homeless Shelter
Shelter & housing
What their website says
Parishioners provide, cook, and serve the evening meal to the poor
Holiday Home Delivery Mission
Meals
What their website says
Provides meals for homes in need
Street Deliveries to the Homeless
Meals
What their website says
Parishioners deliver food, clothing to the homeless
Street Deliveries to the Homeless
Clothing
What their website says
Parishioners deliver food, clothing to the homeless
St. John the Alms Giver Mission
Clothing
What their website says
prepare, & deliver food, hygiene items, clothing, etc.
Good Works Charity Ministry
Benevolence & assistance
What their website says
provide assistance & relief for individuals in exceptional & extreme circumstances of financial need
Transportation Ministry
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possibly providing periodic rides to parishioners
Groups & programs
Sunday School
What their website says
SUNDAY SCHOOL Meets: Sunday, 11:15am
Young Adult Group
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Young Adult Group
Women's Prayer Group
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WOMEN'S PRAYER GROUP
Teen SOYO
What their website says
TEEN SOYO Meets: 4th Sunday each Month after Liturgy
St. Matthew's Men's Group
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ST. MATTHEW'S MEN'S GROUP
Infant & Toddler Playgroup and Homeschool Enrichment Group
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INFANT & TODDLER PLAYGROUP AND HOMESCHOOL ENRICHMENT GROUP
History & building
Founded in 1987
The first organizational meeting was held in 1987 for what became St. Matthew the Evangelist Orthodox Mission. The church later moved to North Royalton and the new church fully opened in 2020 after the fire.
What their website says
June 9, 1987 - Dr. Anne Bourjaily, Phillip Thomas, and Dr. Craig George hold the first organizational meeting
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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