Greek Orthodox Churches of America in North Carolina
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across North Carolina, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Asheville
Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church of Charlotte
Dormition of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church of Greensboro
Saint Porphyrios Greek Orthodox Mission of Jacksonville
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Wilmington
St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church of Burlington
Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Durham
Holy Apostles Mission of Greenville
Saint Luke Greek Orthodox Church of Mooresville
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Winston Salem
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Charlotte, NC of Charlotte
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Fayetteville
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of High Point
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Raleigh
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek Orthodox churches are in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 14 Greek Orthodox churches, spread across cities from Asheville to Wilmington.
Which Greek Orthodox Metropolis oversees churches in North Carolina?
North Carolina's Greek Orthodox parishes fall under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, alongside Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
What is the oldest Greek Orthodox church in North Carolina?
North Carolina's first Greek Orthodox church was established in Asheville around 1905, making it the earliest Greek Orthodox community in the state.
Is there a Greek Orthodox cathedral in North Carolina?
Yes. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Charlotte, built in 1954, is the only Eastern Orthodox cathedral in the state and serves as the mother church of Greek Orthodoxy in North Carolina. It hosts the YiaSou Greek Festival each September, one of the busiest festivals in the state.
Did North Carolina ever have a Greek Orthodox monastery?
Yes. In 1931, the Greek Archdiocese established St. Stephen, the first Greek Orthodox monastery in America, in Gastonia, North Carolina, with plans to also house a seminary and orphanage. The monastery operated for a few years before closing in 1935.
