Holy Cross Orthodox Church

About this church

Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is a parish of the Orthodox Church in America within the Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania. Saturday Vespers begins at 5:00 p.m. Sunday worship starts at 9:40 a.m. with the Hours, followed by the Divine Liturgy. On Wednesdays, Compline is prayed at 5:30 p.m. and followed by a Bible study. All services are in English, and the parish says people of any background are welcome. Feast days may add services, so confirm the current schedule on the website's "This Week at Holy Cross" page. The church building is a reassembled 200-year-old log barn topped with onion domes, and the interior includes a hand-painted icon screen and stained glass windows.

After the Sunday Liturgy, parishioners gather for a fellowship hour with coffee and food in the Parish Hall, and visitors are invited to stay. The parish also offers inquirers' classes called Orthodoxy 101 for those exploring the faith, along with church tours and open house programs on the building's history, art and architecture. Other ministries include youth activities coordinated with the diocese, hospital visits, and annual home blessings for parishioners in January. Outreach includes ongoing collections for St. Ann's Food Pantry and participation in community events such as the CROP Walk and Souperbowl Sunday. Weekly bulletins and a livestream are available on the website. The church is at 1725 Holy Cross Lane.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Service times, history, building, address, phone · Parish ministries, outreach, fellowship hour, inquirers classes · Mailing address and phone confirmed · Welcome, current schedule link, diocese affiliation

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