Greek Orthodox Churches of America in Wisconsin
Explore Greek Orthodox churches across Wisconsin, including parish locations, communities, history, and traditions.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Fond du Lac
Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church of Sheboygan
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Madison
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Wauwatosa
Kimisis tis Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church of Racine
Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Wauwatosa
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Greek Orthodox churches are in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has 6 Greek Orthodox churches, anchored by one of the earliest Greek Orthodox parishes in the country.
Which Greek Orthodox Metropolis oversees churches in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's Greek Orthodox parishes fall under the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, alongside Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, and parts of Indiana and Missouri.
What is the oldest Greek Orthodox church in Wisconsin?
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, founded by Greek immigrants in Milwaukee in 1906, was among the first ten Greek Orthodox parishes incorporated in the United States.
Is Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church connected to Frank Lloyd Wright?
Yes. The congregation's current building in Wauwatosa was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as one of his last major commissions. Wright showed the original drawings to the congregation in 1956 but died in 1959 before construction began; the church was dedicated in 1961.
Why did Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church form in Milwaukee?
In 1922, political tensions in Greece over monarchy versus democracy split Milwaukee's Greek Orthodox community. Members who supported the Greek monarchy left Annunciation to found Sts. Constantine and Helen as a separate parish.
