St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church

About this church

St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of North America at 905 South Main Street. The parish was founded in 1904 and is described as one of the oldest Antiochian parishes in America. The regular schedule lists Orthros at 9 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. on Sunday, followed by a fellowship hour, though a recent calendar shows both beginning at 9 a.m. on one Sunday, so confirm before visiting. Great Vespers is Saturday at 5 p.m., confession is Saturday from 4:30 to 5 p.m. or by appointment, and sixth hour prayers are Monday, Tuesday and Friday at noon. Paraklesis is Friday at 7 p.m. Sunday services are livestreamed on Facebook.

Church School runs from September to mid-May after Communion. Youth group meets after the liturgy on the second Sunday, Orthodox Story Time follows on the third Sunday, and young adults gather on the fourth Sunday at 4 p.m. Adult education includes a Tuesday evening Bible study, New Testament Greek, an Introduction to Orthodoxy class on Saturdays after Vespers and a monthly book club. A choir, Ladies Guild and an annual Middle Eastern Food Festival are also listed. The parish phone is 570.824.5016.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 4, 2026. Sources: Weekly schedule and address · Youth programs · Educational ministries, choir, Ladies Guild · Parish history and affiliation

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