St. Ignatius Orthodox Church

About this church

St. Ignatius Orthodox Church in Franklin, Tennessee, is a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, established in 1987. The regular schedule includes Orthros at 9 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m. on Sundays, Great Vespers at 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and Daily Vespers or an Akathist at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The calendar lists additional services and schedule changes. Services are primarily in English, with a small portion occasionally in Arabic or Greek. Divine Liturgy runs about 90 minutes, and a coffee hour follows on Sundays.

Visitors are invited to stop by the welcome table after Liturgy, and greeters at the door can help newcomers find their way. Printed copies of the services are available to follow along. The site describes a dress standard of respectful, modest clothing, with head coverings a personal choice for women. Childcare is not provided, but a narthex, hallway, and nursing mother's room have speakers so parents can stay connected to worship. Sunday School for pre-school through high-school students meets before Liturgy and pauses for the summer, and a Vacation Church School is typically held one week each summer. The parish office is open Tuesday through Friday, and questions can be sent to the office email listed on the site.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Weekly service schedule · Visitor FAQs, dress, Sunday School · Address, phone, office hours

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