Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral

About this church

Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, DC, has served the Orthodox faithful in the nation's capital since 1904. The cathedral's published worship schedule lists Orthros at 8:30 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, with weekday services following the liturgical calendar. Special services, such as a Paraklesis service on a Friday evening, are listed on the site's liturgical calendar. Services are livestreamed, and the site includes pages on the Divine Liturgy, confession, baptism, marriage, funerals, and conversion, as well as a guide to cathedral etiquette and directions.

The cathedral lists a broad set of parish ministries. Education includes Sunday School, a Greek language and culture program, and an adult Bible study. Youth programs include Little Angels, JOY, GOYA, GOYA basketball, a Young Adult League, Greek folk dance, and campus ministry. The Office of Music Arts oversees worship music, a children's choir, and Byzantine chant. Philoptochos and other philanthropy and fellowship groups serve the community, and annual events include a Greek Festival, a golf tournament, and the Byzantine Ball. The site also features a mosaics and iconography program documenting the cathedral's icons. Visitors can confirm service times, which change with feast days and holy weeks, on the cathedral's website before attending.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Welcome, worship schedule, liturgical calendar · Youth ministries · Worship and music ministry · Mosaics and iconography program

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