Greek Orthodox Churches of America in South Carolina
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across South Carolina, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Charleston
Saint George Cathedral of Greenville
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Spartanburg
Holy Trinity Cathedral of Columbia
Holy Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church of Hilton Head
Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church of Florence
Saint John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church of Myrtle Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek Orthodox churches are in South Carolina?
South Carolina has 7 Greek Orthodox churches, anchored by its oldest parish in Charleston.
Which Greek Orthodox Metropolis oversees churches in South Carolina?
South Carolina's Greek Orthodox parishes fall under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta, alongside Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
What is the oldest Greek Orthodox church in South Carolina?
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Charleston traces back to 1908, when the Greek community first held services at a local Episcopal church. Their own church, the first Greek Orthodox church built in South Carolina, was completed in 1911.
What makes the current Holy Trinity building in Charleston architecturally significant?
Completed in 1953, Holy Trinity's Byzantine Revival building was inspired by the Hagia Sophia and features a dome built by the renowned Guastavino Company. Its interior icons were painted by Photios Kontoglou, widely regarded as the foremost Greek iconographer of the twentieth century.
Is Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Charleston a historic landmark?
Yes. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004, recognized for its Byzantine Revival architecture and its outstanding Kontoglou iconography.
