Greek Orthodox Churches of America in Oregon
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across Oregon, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
Saint John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Beaverton
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church of Roseburg
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Eugene
Holy Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church of Salem of Salem
Holy Trinity Cathedral of Portland
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek Orthodox churches are in Oregon?
Oregon has 5 Greek Orthodox churches, anchored by the first Greek Orthodox parish in the Pacific Northwest.
Which Greek Orthodox Metropolis oversees churches in Oregon?
Oregon's Greek Orthodox parishes fall under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco, alongside California, Washington, Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, and Nevada.
What is the oldest Greek Orthodox church in Oregon?
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, founded in Portland in 1907 by Greek immigrants who had come to the region for fishing, lumber, and railroad work, was the first Greek Orthodox church established anywhere in the Pacific Northwest.
How did the Portland Greek Festival get started?
After Holy Trinity's congregation moved to a larger church in 1952, the parish's women organized a bazaar featuring handmade crafts, food, and traditional music and dance to help pay off the new building's mortgage. That fundraiser grew into today's Portland Greek Festival.
When did Greek immigrants first settle in the Portland area?
Greek immigrants began arriving in the Portland area in the late 1800s, drawn by work in fishing, lumber, and the railroads, laying the groundwork for what would become Oregon's Greek Orthodox community.
