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Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Hammond

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Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Hammond serves the Orthodox Christian community of Hammond, Indiana, offering regular worship services and preserving Greek Orthodox faith, traditions, and community life in the region.

Address:

7021 Hohman Ave. # 33

Hammond, Indiana 46324

Directions:

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Clergy:

Rev. Protopresbyter David Bissias, Presiding Priest

Church Type:

Parish

Denomination:

Greek Orthodox

Metropolis:

Metropolis of Chicago

Affiliation:

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Ecumenical Patriarch:

Bartholomew I of Constantinople

Clergy Information updated Jan 2026

History

Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Hammond, Indiana was organized in 1936 by families of Hellenic ancestry who had settled in Hammond and the surrounding Calumet Region of Northwest Indiana. The Calumet Region, with its sprawling steel mills and industrial corridor along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, had drawn immigrants from across Europe in the early twentieth century, and among them were Greek families who brought their Orthodox Christian faith to one of America's most heavily industrialized landscapes.

 

From its founding the parish has served as the spiritual and cultural anchor for the Greek Orthodox community of Northwest Indiana, offering the Divine Liturgy in Greek and English and nurturing the Hellenic heritage of its members through education, fellowship, and community life. Over the decades the parish has grown and evolved, and while it was mostly founded by families of Greek ancestry, it has long welcomed Orthodox Christians of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the broad and inclusive vision of Orthodoxy in America.

 

Today, Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church stands at 7021 Hohman Avenue in Hammond as a parish of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, continuing to minister to Orthodox Christians throughout the Calumet Region for nearly nine decades and welcoming all who seek to worship Christ in the ancient Orthodox Christian tradition.

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This page serves as a reference resource for Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Hammond, providing essential information such as location, contact details, clergy, and church affiliation. It is intended to help visitors and members of the Orthodox Christian community easily find accurate parish information in one place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I register as a member at a Greek Orthodox parish?

Parish membership is generally established by registering with the church office. Each parish may have its own process for enrollment and participation in parish life.

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Can I attend services if I am not a registered member of the parish?

Greek Orthodox churches welcome visitors and non-members to attend services. Participation in sacraments may require coordination with the parish and priest.

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How do I contact the parish priest for pastoral matters?

Pastoral requests are typically handled by the parish priest. The parish office can assist with contact details and help coordinate appointments or inquiries.

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How do I register to baptize my child in the Greek Orthodox Church?

Baptism requests are handled by the local parish. The church will usually require documentation from the parents and godparent, along with coordination with the priest to schedule the baptism.

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How do I request a wedding date at my Greek Orthodox church?

Wedding dates are scheduled through the parish office and priest. Availability depends on the church calendar, fasting periods, and parish guidelines, so it is recommended to inquire well in advance.

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How do I obtain a copy of my Greek Orthodox marriage certificate?

Marriage certificates are typically issued by the church where the sacrament took place. To request a copy, contact the parish office directly and ask what information or identification is required.

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How do I obtain a copy of my Greek Orthodox baptismal certificate?

Baptismal certificates are typically issued by the church where the baptism took place. To request a copy, contact the parish office directly and ask what information or identification is required.

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