Greek Orthodox Churches of America in New Mexico
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across New Mexico, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Albuquerque
Saint Elias The Prophet Church of Santa Fe
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek Orthodox churches are in New Mexico?
New Mexico has 2 Greek Orthodox churches, located in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
Which Greek Orthodox Metropolis oversees churches in New Mexico?
New Mexico's Greek Orthodox parishes fall under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver, which also extends into southern Colorado and other Rocky Mountain states.
What makes St. Elias the Prophet Greek Orthodox Church in Santa Fe unique?
Sitting 7,090 feet above sea level on a hillside in Santa Fe's Eldorado community, St. Elias the Prophet is the highest-altitude Greek Orthodox church in the United States.
When was St. Elias the Prophet Greek Orthodox Church founded?
St. Elias was designated a mission parish in early 1990. Later that year, founding families donated 4.3 acres of land in Santa Fe's Dos Griegos neighborhood, where the church's Byzantine-style building now stands.
Is St. George Greek Orthodox Church the only Orthodox parish in Albuquerque?
No, but it's one of only two canonical Orthodox Christian parishes in the city, serving Albuquerque's Greek Orthodox community in the traditional Byzantine style.
