Saint John The Theologian Greek Orthodox Church of Panama City
Saint John The Theologian Greek Orthodox Church of Panama City serves the Orthodox Christian community of Panama City, Florida, offering regular worship services and preserving Greek Orthodox faith, traditions, and community life in the region.
Phone:
+1 (850) 769-3616
E-mail:
Website:
Clergy:
Rev. Presbyter Allan Gabriel Boyd, Presiding Priest
Church Type:
Parish
Denomination:
Greek Orthodox
Metropolis:
Metropolis of Atlanta
Affiliation:
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Ecumenical Patriarch:
Bartholomew I of Constantinople
Clergy Information updated Jan 2026
History
Saint John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church of Panama City, Florida serves as the Orthodox Christian presence in Bay County, bringing the ancient liturgical and sacramental tradition of the Eastern Church to the Florida Panhandle. The parish is dedicated to Saint John the Apostle, Evangelist, and Theologian, the Beloved Disciple of Christ who wrote the Gospel of John, three Epistles, and the Book of Revelation, and who is commemorated each September 26 as the patronal feast of the parish.
The parish has grown into a welcoming Pan-Orthodox community, welcoming faithful from Greek, American, and many other backgrounds into the life of the ancient Church. Its mission is to know Christ, to love one another, and to make Christ known, a calling it pursues through worship, education, outreach, and an annual Greek Festival and bake sale that opens the doors of Orthodox hospitality to the broader Bay County community.
Saint John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church at 136 West Baldwin Road in Panama City serves the Orthodox Christian faithful of Bay County as a parish of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
This page serves as a reference resource for Saint John The Theologian Greek Orthodox Church of Panama City, 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
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.
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.
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.
How do I register to baptize my child in the Greek Orthodox Church?
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