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Greek Orthodox Churches of America in New Jersey

Explore Greek Orthodox churches across New Jersey, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.

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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Atlantic City

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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Egg Harbor Township

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Saint Anna Greek Orthodox Church of Flemington

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St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Jersey City

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Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church of Paramus

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Saint Andrew Greek Orthodox Church of Randolph

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Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Toms River

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Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church of Vineland

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Saint Thomas Greek Orthodox Church of Cherry Hill

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St. Fanourios Greek Orthodox Church of Elizabeth

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Kimisis Tis Theotokou Church of Holmdel

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Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of North Wildwood

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Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Perth Amboy

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Saints Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Roseland

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Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Trenton

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Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Westfield

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Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Clifton

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Ascension Greek Orthodox Church of Fairview

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Evangelismos Tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church of Jersey City

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Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Ocean

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Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Piscataway

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Saint John the Theologian Cathedral of Tenafly

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St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Union

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Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Wyckoff

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How many Greek Orthodox churches are in New Jersey?

New Jersey has 24 Greek Orthodox churches, the most of any state within its own Metropolis.

 

Where is the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey headquartered?

The Metropolis of New Jersey's administrative offices are located in Westfield, New Jersey, while its cathedral, the Cathedral of St. John the Theologian, is located in Tenafly.

 

What is the oldest Greek Orthodox church in New Jersey?

Saint Nicholas Church in Newark, established in 1901, was the first Greek Orthodox parish in New Jersey. It later merged with Saints Constantine and Helen of Orange, whose lineage traces directly to the communities that helped form today's Metropolis.

 

What is the largest Greek Orthodox congregation in New Jersey?

The Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in Piscataway is the largest Greek congregation in New Jersey. Founded in New Brunswick in 1917, the parish celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016 alongside its 43rd annual Greek Festival.

 

What territory does the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey cover?

Beyond New Jersey itself, the Metropolis of New Jersey also oversees parishes in the Greater Philadelphia area, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

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