St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church

About this church

St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church in Brookside, Alabama, is a parish established by a community of coal workers in 1894 and described on its website as the oldest Orthodox church in the state. The Divine Liturgy is celebrated every Sunday at 9:30 a.m., with confessions offered beforehand at 8:30 a.m. On Saturday evenings, confessions are heard at 5:30 p.m. and Vespers is served at 6 p.m. Additional weekday services, feast days, and fast days appear on the online liturgical calendar, which is the best place to check before a visit.

The parish building stands at 105 Park Avenue. Parish life includes the Sisterhood of St. Olga, an Orthodox cemetery, and a long-running Slavic Food Festival held each November that draws visitors from around the country. Newcomers can use the Inquirers and Questions page to ask about the Orthodox faith, and the website also provides driving directions, a parish history, and a photo album. Visitors are invited to experience the Divine Liturgy and other services, and service times should be confirmed on the calendar since they can change around holidays.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Home page: Sunday Liturgy, parish life, address · Liturgical calendar and service schedule

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