Saint Matthew Greek Orthodox Church of Blandon PA

Saint Matthew Greek Orthodox Church of Blandon

Saint Matthew Greek Orthodox Church of Blandon serves the Orthodox Christian community of Blandon, Pennsylvania, offering regular worship services and preserving Greek Orthodox faith, traditions, and community life in the region.

Phone:

+1 (484) 955-1334

E-mail:

demetri7@aol.com

Website:

https://www.stmattsorthodox.org

Address:

8477 Allentown Pike

Blandon, Pennsylvania 19510

Directions:

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Clergy:

Rev. Presbyter Demetrius Nicoloudakis, Presiding Priest

Church Type:

Parish

Denomination:

Greek Orthodox

Metropolis:

Metropolis of Pittsburgh

Affiliation:

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Ecumenical Patriarch:

Bartholomew I of Constantinople

Clergy Information updated Jan 2026

History

Saint Matthew Greek Orthodox Church of Blandon, Pennsylvania is a relatively young parish, incorporated in 2009, established to bring the ancient Orthodox Christian faith to the communities of Berks County in eastern Pennsylvania. Located on the Allentown Pike in Blandon, the parish serves an area of Pennsylvania that had previously been without its own Greek Orthodox community, with the faithful of the region making the longer journey to the established parishes in Reading and the Lehigh Valley.

The parish is dedicated to Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist, one of the twelve Apostles of Christ and the author of the first Gospel, a tax collector who left everything to follow the Lord and who brought the Good News of the Kingdom to the Jewish community and beyond. His feast day is celebrated on November 16. The parish takes as its motto the Great Commission from the final verses of Saint Matthew's Gospel, Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, a charge that the community takes seriously in its openness to all who seek Christ regardless of background or ethnicity.

From its founding, Saint Matthew has embraced a deliberately welcoming, outward-facing identity as an Orthodox Christian community open to all who seek Christ, conducting services in a manner that draws together people of many backgrounds around the ancient liturgical tradition of the Eastern Church. The parish community is described by its own members as a place where people of all backgrounds are integrated into the healing embrace of the Church, children are fully part of the community, and the profound challenge of the transforming Gospel is proclaimed from the pulpit each Sunday.

Saint Matthew Greek Orthodox Church at 8477 Allentown Pike in Blandon serves the Orthodox Christian faithful of Berks County as a parish of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

This page serves as a reference resource for Saint Matthew Greek Orthodox Church of Blandon, 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?

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.

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.

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.

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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