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Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Sterling Heights

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Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Sterling Heights serves the Orthodox Christian community of Sterling Heights, Michigan, offering regular worship services and preserving Greek Orthodox faith, traditions, and community life in the region.

Phone:

+1 (586) 977-6080

E-mail:

parish@stjohngoc.net

Website:

https://www.stjohngoc.net

Address:

11455 Metro Parkway

Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312

Directions:

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Clergy:

Rev. Presbyter Nicolaos Tzetzis Presiding Priest

Church Type:

Parish

Denomination:

Greek Orthodox

Metropolis:

Metropolis of Detroit

Affiliation:

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Ecumenical Patriarch:

Bartholomew I of Constantinople

Clergy Information updated Jan 2026

History

Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Sterling Heights, Michigan serves the Orthodox Christian faithful of Macomb County, one of several Greek Orthodox communities in the greater Detroit metropolitan area that grew as the postwar dispersal of Michigan's Greek population carried families from the city into the surrounding suburbs. The parish is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, the great Prophet and Forerunner of Christ whose feast days on January 7 and June 24 anchor the community's patronal celebrations and whose name connects the congregation to one of the most universally venerated saints in the Orthodox world.

 

The community at 11455 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights has demonstrated what its own priest has described as both resilience through many changes and a determination to grow with its eyes on the future, a character shaped by the transitions and transformations that have accompanied parish life in the suburban Detroit landscape across the decades. The parish welcomes all visitors and those interested in learning about Orthodoxy, offering Sunday Orthros at eight forty-five in the morning followed by the Divine Liturgy at ten.

 

Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at 11455 Metropolitan Parkway in Sterling Heights serves the Orthodox Christian faithful of Macomb County as a parish of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, an Orthodox Christian community centered on growing in relationship with Christ and welcoming all who seek the ancient faith in the northern suburbs of Detroit.

This page serves as a reference resource for Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Sterling Heights, 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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