St. John Chrysostom Antiochian Orthodox Church

About this church

St. John Chrysostom Antiochian Orthodox Church is an English-speaking, Pan-Orthodox parish serving York, Lancaster, Harrisburg, and surrounding communities. Established in 1992, it belongs to the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America and welcomes people from Middle Eastern, Greek, Slavic, Western European, and convert backgrounds. Its worship uses icons, incense, choral Psalms and hymns, historic prayers, and the Eucharistic Divine Liturgy.

Great Vespers begins Saturday at 6:00 p.m. On Sunday, Orthros starts at 8:50 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 10:00. Visitors are encouraged to arrive on time, pray, and sing with the choir; clothing should reflect the parish’s reverent understanding of worship. People new to Orthodoxy may encounter unfamiliar movement, vocabulary, sights, and scents, and the church offers an occasional post-Liturgy Inquirers Class for questions. Communion is a central part of the Liturgy, so first-time non-Orthodox guests should speak with the priest rather than assume an open table. Families and teens participate visibly in parish life, including meals, service projects, Sunday Church School, and Teen SOYO activities, though those event times vary.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Official homepage and recurring Vespers, Orthros, and Liturgy schedule · Antiochian identity, English worship, diversity, and 1992 founding · Divine Liturgy, icons, incense, choir, Eucharist, and Inquirers Class · Arrival, dress, prayer, and service etiquette

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Inquirers Class — occasional Sundays after Liturgy

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