St. Peter the Apostle Serbian Orthodox Church

About this church

St. Peter the Apostle Serbian Orthodox Church in Fresno is a parish of the Western American Diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church, founded in 1951. Saturday Vespers is at 5 p.m., and on Sundays Matins is at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Vespers usually lasts 35 to 40 minutes, and the Divine Liturgy runs about ninety minutes. The normal Sunday service is the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom, and service books are provided at each pew. Visitors are free to sit or stand, and the site suggests following the congregation if unsure.

After the Liturgy, everyone is invited next door to the social hall for coffee hour, where guests can meet the priest and deacons. A playground sits behind the hall, and a small bookstore offers books on church history, theology, prayer, and the lives of the saints. Children are encouraged to attend services with their families, and Sunday School for preschool through twelfth grade meets from September to June after Communion. The site asks visitors to dress modestly and respectfully and to avoid shorts, mini-skirts, and tank tops. Non-Orthodox visitors are welcomed. Confirm times on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Service times, location, parish overview · Visitor information: services, dress, Sunday School · Parish history · Contact and address

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