St. Joseph of Arimathea Orthodox Mission

About this church

St. Joseph of Arimathea Orthodox Mission in Camp Hill, Alabama, is a small, growing mission of the Orthodox Church in America, Diocese of the South. It is supported by a mother parish in Birmingham and sits on a remote property just outside Auburn, on Veterans Memorial Parkway. The main service is the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at 10 a.m., preceded by the Reading of the Hours, which begins at 9:40 a.m. Great Vespers is prayed on Saturday at 5:30 p.m., with psalms, hymns, scripture readings, and incense.

For anyone curious about the Orthodox Christian faith, an inquirer's class meets on Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The mission describes the class as a weekly opportunity to learn more, and it is open to people who are not Orthodox. The online service calendar also lists feast days, fasting days, and occasional special services, so it is worth checking before a visit. The calendar can be exported to iCalendar or Google Calendar. The site's About Orthodoxy section explains worship, icons, fasting, and the sacraments for newcomers. A contact form on the website lets visitors ask questions or request to speak with the priest ahead of time. Times can change, so confirm them on the website or by phone at 334-246-1818.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Home page: mission identity, OCA affiliation, address, phone · Weekly service schedule with Liturgy, Vespers, inquirer's class · Contact page: mailing address, phone, inquirer form

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