Greek Orthodox Churches of America in West Virginia
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across West Virginia, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
St. John Greek Orthodox Church of Charleston
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Morgantown
Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church of Clarksburg
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church of Weirton
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church of Huntington
Saint John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church of Wheeling
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek Orthodox churches are in West Virginia?
West Virginia has 6 Greek Orthodox churches, a number that has remained stable since Greek immigrants first founded them in the early 20th century.
Which Greek Orthodox Metropolis oversees churches in West Virginia?
West Virginia's Greek Orthodox parishes fall under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh, which also covers most of Ohio and Pennsylvania.
What is the oldest Greek Orthodox church in West Virginia?
St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church in Wheeling, established in 1913-1914, was the first Orthodox church of any kind in West Virginia and the 58th Greek Orthodox community founded in the United States.
Why is St. John the Divine Church named the way it is?
The church takes its name from the island of Patmos, Greece, where St. John the Evangelist wrote the Book of Revelation. At the time of its founding, it was only the second American church named for St. John the Divine.
What choral tradition began at Wheeling's Greek Orthodox church?
Wheeling is recognized as the birthplace of what became the Mid-Eastern Federation of Greek Orthodox Choirs, an organization that grew out of a gathering of Greek Orthodox choirs hosted by St. John the Divine.
