Greek Orthodox Churches of America in Louisiana
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across Louisiana, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Baton Rouge
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Shreveport
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Monroe
Holy Trinity Cathedral of New Orleans
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek Orthodox churches are in Louisiana?
Louisiana has 4 Greek Orthodox churches, anchored by the oldest Greek Orthodox parish in the Western Hemisphere.
Which Greek Orthodox Metropolis oversees churches in Louisiana?
Louisiana's Greek Orthodox parishes fall under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, alongside Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
What is the oldest Greek Orthodox church in America?
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in New Orleans, founded in 1864, is the first Greek Orthodox church established anywhere in North or South America. Its current building was completed in 1866.
Who founded Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in New Orleans?
Holy Trinity was founded by Nicholas Benachi, a merchant from Chios, Greece, who served as Consul of the Royal Government of Greece and offered his own home for the community's first worship services in 1864.
Why is New Orleans significant to the history of Greek Orthodoxy in America?
New Orleans is sometimes called the birthplace of American Orthodoxy, since the founding of Holy Trinity in 1864 marked the beginning of organized Greek Orthodox life in the New World, decades before parishes were established in New York or other major cities.
