Holy Cross Orthodox Christian Church

About this church

Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, is a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. The usual Sunday schedule is Matins at 8:15 a.m. followed by the Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m., with Great Vespers on Saturday at 5 p.m. and Vespers or an Akathist service on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. All services are in English, and a live stream is available for those who cannot attend in person. The parish began as a mission in 1993 and now counts over 200 members, about half of them converts from other backgrounds. Confirm service times on the website before visiting.

The parish lists a wide range of ministries. The Sunday School serves children age three and older with age-specific classes, a youth group holds monthly discipleship groups for middle and high school students, and Vacation Church School is offered each summer for children ages 4 to 10. A Trail Life troop serves boys, while the Brotherhood of St. Joseph and the Sisterhood of St. Nina serve men and women. Other groups include the choir, chanters, a dance ensemble, a bookstore, and a coffee hour that provides lunch after the Liturgy. A 10-week Introduction to Orthodoxy course covers history, worship and doctrine. Outreach efforts include a pregnancy center clothing drive, a winter shelter program and a Christmas sharing program.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Home page: service times and parish background · Contact page: address and phone · Parish ministries list · Outreach ministries

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