St. Matthew Orthodox Church

About this church

The Orthodox Church of Saint Matthew in Columbia, Maryland, is a parish of the Orthodox Church in America, in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. The weekly schedule is Great Vespers on Saturdays at 5 p.m., Hours at 9:15 a.m. on Sundays, and Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, with Daily Vespers on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Services are held in English, and the site suggests that attending the Divine Liturgy is the best introduction to Orthodox worship. Candles can be lit in the entry and before the altar, those who are able stand during worship, and Holy Communion is offered to baptized Orthodox Christians. Services are also available by livestream.

Parish life includes a Sunday school, a youth group called FOCA, a choir, a study group, a prayer chain, and a welcome ministry. Outreach includes Loaves and Fishes and St. Matthew House, and the parish also hosts a seasonal festival. A calendar on the site lists additional services and adult education sessions. The church is located at 7271 Eden Brook Drive, and the parish office can be reached at 240-755-0324. Confirm times on the website, since feast days can change the schedule.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Worship schedule and customs · Home page, services, ministries · Contact, location and phone

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