Greek Orthodox Churches of America in Kentucky
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across Kentucky, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
Holy Mother Queen of all (Panagia Pantovasilissa) Greek Orthodox Church of Lexington
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Louisville
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek Orthodox churches are in Kentucky?
Kentucky has 2 Greek Orthodox churches, located in Louisville and Lexington.
Which Greek Orthodox Metropolis oversees churches in Kentucky?
Kentucky's Greek Orthodox parishes fall under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit, alongside Michigan, Arkansas, and parts of Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, and Upstate New York.
What is the oldest Greek Orthodox church in Kentucky?
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Louisville, founded in 1925, is Kentucky's oldest Greek Orthodox parish. It began in a pair of shotgun houses in Old Louisville before the congregation built a dedicated church on the same site in 1967.
When was the Greek Orthodox church in Lexington established?
Holy Mother Queen of All Greek Orthodox Church in Lexington has served Kentucky's Orthodox Christian community since 1948.
Where is Assumption Greek Orthodox Church located today?
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church moved to its current location on Ormsby Lane in Louisville in 2004, after operating from its original Old Louisville site for decades.
