Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Monroe
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Monroe serves the Orthodox Christian community of Monroe, Louisiana, offering regular worship services and preserving Greek Orthodox faith, traditions, and community life in the region.
Clergy:
V. Rev. Archimandrite Eudokimos Harding, 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
It may come as a surprise to find a Greek Orthodox parish comfortably established in the middle of northeast Louisiana, but the doors of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church have opened onto Monroe and its surrounding areas for over half a century, a quiet but enduring witness to the ancient Orthodox Christian faith in the heart of the American South.
The parish serves as a small but active community of Orthodox faithful dedicated to upholding the great spiritual tradition handed down from the time of the Apostles, drawing its members not only from Monroe and Ouachita Parish but from the broader communities of northeast Louisiana. Services are conducted primarily in English, reflecting the parish's outward-facing mission to welcome Orthodox Christians of every background alongside converts, those in interfaith marriages, students, and all who seek the ancient Christian faith regardless of ethnic or economic background.
Through a period of several years without a resident priest, the parish was sustained by visiting clergy from Holy Trinity and Saint John the Theologian Church in Jackson, Mississippi, and from Saint George parish in Shreveport, whose generosity in traveling to Monroe ensured that the community's doors never closed. That resilience reflects the character of a parish that has persisted in a region where Orthodox Christianity has never been numerically strong, sustained by the dedication of the faithful who call it home.
Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church at 2011 Forsythe Avenue in Monroe serves the Orthodox Christian faithful of northeast Louisiana 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 Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Monroe, 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.
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