St. Symeon Orthodox Church

About this church

St. Symeon the New Theologian Orthodox Church in Birmingham, Alabama, is a parish of the Orthodox Church in America's Diocese of the South, located at 3101 Clairmont Avenue South. The regular schedule lists Great Vespers on Saturday at 5 p.m., Matins on Sunday at 8:30 a.m., and the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at 10 a.m., with Compline, an Akathist, or Vespers on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The site notes the schedule is subject to change and points visitors to the monthly calendar. All services are in English and open to the public.

The parish was founded in 1977, and the present church building dates to 2014. Its members include lifelong Orthodox Christians from various backgrounds as well as many converts. Newcomers can attend an Inquirer's Class, a twelve-session series on a rotating schedule that covers topics such as Holy Tradition, the Trinity, and the Church; recordings are posted online. The parish also has a Sisterhood, sheet music and service texts for download, recorded sermons, and an annual Food and Culture Fair. A Visitors page gives first-time guests practical information, and the church office can be reached by phone or email for questions.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Homepage: service schedule and OCA affiliation · About: parish history and clergy · Resources: inquirer's class, service texts · Contact and address

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