Greek Orthodox Churches of America in Nebraska
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across Nebraska, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Bayard
Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Omaha
All Holy Spirit Greek Orthodox Church of Elkhorn
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Lincoln
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek Orthodox churches are in Nebraska?
Nebraska has 4 Greek Orthodox churches, with its oldest roots tracing to Omaha's early Greek community.
Which Greek Orthodox Metropolis oversees churches in Nebraska?
Nebraska's Greek Orthodox parishes fall under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver, alongside Colorado, Kansas, and several other Rocky Mountain and Plains states.
What is the history behind St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Omaha?
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church traces back to 1907, when Omaha's growing Greek community organized its first parish. The congregation's current building was originally constructed in 1908 as Temple Israel, a synagogue, and was purchased by the parish in 1951.
Did Omaha's Greek community face hardship in its early history?
Yes. In 1909, a mob attack on South Omaha's Greek neighborhood, following the killing of a police officer by a Greek immigrant, drove much of the Greek population out of the city and nearly ended the young parish of St. John the Baptist before it could establish itself.
Does Omaha have more than one Greek Orthodox church today?
Yes. In addition to St. John the Baptist, the Greater Omaha Greek Orthodox Church was founded in 2006, giving the city two active Greek Orthodox parishes serving its Hellenic community.
