Church of the Annunciation

About this church

The Church of the Annunciation in Cranston, Rhode Island, is a Greek Orthodox parish at 175 Oaklawn Avenue. Sunday worship begins with Orthros, the morning prayer service, at 8:15 a.m., followed by the Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. Times change during Great Lent, Holy Week, feast days, and other observances, so the service calendar on the website should be checked. The parish belongs to the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston under the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Founded by Greek immigrants in Providence in 1905, it was the first Orthodox parish established in Rhode Island and now serves more than 600 families.

First-time visitors do not need to know the service in advance. Worship includes icons, candles, incense, processions, and chanting, and service books are available to help visitors follow along. Visitors may observe, pray, and take part as they feel comfortable. Sunday Church School teaches children about the Orthodox faith, and a Greek School combines language study with faith and heritage. The parish holds an annual Greek festival and a Greek Food Fair and Christmas Bazaar in its community hall, and it publishes a parish newsletter. Visitors can call the church office or use the contact page with questions, and a candle can be lit through a prayer request form on the site.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 4, 2026. Sources: Visit & Worship: Sunday schedule and what to expect · Contact page: address, phone, directions · About Us: history, jurisdiction, size · Home page: Sunday times, church school, Greek school

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