Saint John the Evangelist Orthodox Christian Church

Saint John the Evangelist Orthodox Church

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Saint John the Evangelist Orthodox Church

Welcome Home!

Experience Christ's love.
Encounter the ancient Christian Faith.

The Orthodox Church is the One Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Yes, we are Christian! In fact, we share an unbroken history with the Faith of the first Christians, and we can trace our history back to the Apostles themselves.

In our parish, all services are fully in English. You can find us at 1501 8th Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

The public is more than welcome to join us for services!

SERVICE TIMES

SATURDAYS AT 5:00 p.m. (Vespers)
SUNDAYS AT 8:50 a.m. (Matins) and 10:00 a.m. (Divine Liturgy)

*Please see our service schedule for Feast Day service times.

Daily Scripture Readings

Our daily scripture readings follow the Gregorian liturgical calendar, and are taken from the New King James Version (NKJV) of the Holy Bible. Each day is typically assigned an Epistle and Gospel reading.

Along with the reading, we also display a fasting guide to help Christians further enrich their spiritual lives.

What IS the Orthodox Church?

On one hand, she is the oldest Church in Christendom. On the other hand, she is unknown to most people in North America. Over 250 million people worldwide practice her doctrines, but less than six million do so in the United States.

So, what exactly is the Orthodox Church?

Where did she come from?

What are her beliefs?

And why are there so many people who know nothing about her?

8 Things to Expect in an Orthodox Church

Worship in the Orthodox Church often seems strange to others, especially other Christians. Many of these differences in worship make their appearance the moment you enter the church, while others may go unnoticed for quite some time. Learn about the following Orthodox customs:

Veneration of icons
Making the Sign of the Cross
Incorporating the body in worship
And much more…

Church Etiquette 101

Informational blog series

Many visitors to Orthodox churches are not quite sure how to behave when they walk inside. This blog series explains the Church’s guidelines for etiquette, including dress, greetings, and pious behavior. We also provide explanations for some of the things the Orthodox do during worship. Our goal in doing this is to help newcomers not feel as lost when they come to visit!

Testimonials

A wonderful parish with dedicated people.

I am so grateful for St. John Church. Having an Orthodox Church with services in English nearby has been a great blessing. To receive the fullness of the Faith has been a life changer for me.