Church of Holy Trinity Old Believers Russian Orthodox

About this church

The Church of the Holy Trinity at 227 Holland Street describes itself as Erie’s only active priestless Old Believers congregation. Services are held every Saturday from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., with additional gatherings on many holy days. Worship is entirely in Church Slavonic and follows the old Julian calendar, two details that make the experience quite different from an English-language Eastern Orthodox parish. The church posts monthly calendar links and asks people to request its newsletter by email, so visitors should check for feast-day services or exceptions before coming.

Holy Trinity belongs to the Russian Orthodox Old Believer tradition and preserves a form of worship maintained without a resident priest. Its official site links to a catechism for people who want to understand the faith and introduces a sister Old Believers church in Detroit. This is a small, tradition-specific community rather than a general-purpose neighborhood church: language, calendar, and priestless practice are central to what a newcomer will encounter. Someone unfamiliar with Slavonic services may benefit from reading the catechism or contacting the congregation in advance. The regular Saturday hour is plainly published, but seasonal observances and occasional cancellations make the current calendar an important final check.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 23, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, identity, language, calendar, schedule, catechism, and contac

Service times

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Ministries and visitor notes

• Additional services on many holy days according to the old Julian calendar

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