St. Nicholas and St. Marina Greek Orthodox Church of Brooklyn
St. Nicholas and St. Marina Greek Orthodox Church of Brooklyn serves the Orthodox Christian community of Brooklyn, New York, offering regular worship services and preserving Greek Orthodox faith, traditions, and community life in the region.
Clergy:
Served by Archdiocesan District Clergy
Church Type:
Parish
Denomination:
Greek Orthodox
Metropolis:
Archdiocesan District
Affiliation:
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Ecumenical Patriarch:
Bartholomew I of Constantinople
Clergy Information updated Jan 2026
History
Saint Nicholas and Saint Marina Greek Orthodox Church of Brooklyn, New York was founded in 1975 as the Church of the Holy Trinity, serving the Greek Orthodox faithful of the Bensonhurst neighborhood. In 1976, less than a year after its founding, the original church was destroyed by fire. The community persevered through that loss and in 1981 purchased a former Congregational church building at 1822 65th Street, which was converted for Orthodox worship and rededicated under the dual patronage of Saint Nicholas and Saint Marina.
The church is dedicated to two beloved saints of the Orthodox calendar. Saint Nicholas of Myra, the fourth-century Archbishop and wonderworker venerated as a protector of sailors, travelers, and the poor, is one of the most universally beloved saints of the Christian tradition. Saint Marina the Great Martyr, commemorated on July 17, is venerated throughout the Greek Orthodox world as a defender of the faith and a powerful intercessor, particularly for those suffering from illness and spiritual warfare. Together the two patrons give the parish its distinctive dual dedication, reflecting the community's deep roots in the Greek Orthodox tradition.
Saint Nicholas and Saint Marina Greek Orthodox Church at 1822 65th Street in Brooklyn serves the Orthodox Christian faithful of the Bensonhurst neighborhood as a parish of the Direct Archdiocesan District of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
This page serves as a reference resource for St. Nicholas and St. Marina Greek Orthodox Church of Brooklyn, 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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