Greek Orthodox Churches of America in Washington
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across Washington, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church of Bellingham
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Seattle
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Tacoma
Saint Nectarios Mission of Pasco
Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church of Shoreline
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Seattle
Holy Trinity Church of Spokane
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek Orthodox churches are in Washington?
Washington has 7 Greek Orthodox churches, anchored by Seattle's oldest Greek Orthodox congregation.
Which Greek Orthodox Metropolis oversees churches in Washington?
Washington's Greek Orthodox parishes fall under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco, alongside California, Oregon, Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, and Nevada.
What is the oldest Greek Orthodox church in Washington?
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Seattle is the state's oldest Greek Orthodox congregation. The Greek Orthodox Community of Seattle incorporated in 1916, and the first St. Demetrios Church was dedicated in 1921.
What is notable about St. Demetrios's current building in Seattle?
The present St. Demetrios Church in Seattle's Montlake neighborhood, completed in 1962, was designed by Paul Thiry, one of the principal architects behind Seattle's Century 21 World's Fair that same year.
How did Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Seattle come to be founded?
Assumption Church formed in 1939 after a dispute within St. Demetrios over the growing use of English in services and Sunday school. The disagreement split the community, and the English-favoring group established Assumption as its own recognized parish.
