Greek Orthodox Churches of America in Montana
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across Montana, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Great Falls
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Missoula
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek Orthodox churches are in Montana?
Montana has 2 Greek Orthodox churches, located in Missoula and Great Falls.
Which Greek Orthodox Metropolis oversees churches in Montana?
Montana's Greek Orthodox parishes fall under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver, which covers a wide stretch of the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains states.
How was Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Missoula founded?
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church was established in Missoula in 1955 and officially chartered in 1956, after the community's youth group raised funds for a church building by entering a float in the city's "Parade with a Prayer" and writing to Greek Orthodox parishes nationwide, ultimately collecting over $1,300 in donations.
What community does Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Great Falls serve?
Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church serves Orthodox Christians scattered across Great Falls and the surrounding communities of north-central Montana, one of the more remote and sparsely populated regions of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Why is the Great Falls parish named for Constantine and Helen?
The parish honors Constantine the Great, the Roman emperor who issued the Edict of Milan in 313 establishing religious tolerance for Christians, and his mother Saint Helena, traditionally credited with discovering relics of the True Cross in Jerusalem.
