Protection of the
Holy Mother of God
Orthodox Church
An English-language parish of the
Orthodox Church in America (Romanian Episcopate)
in Falls Church, Va.
Get in touch
Christ is risen!
The St. Mary's community welcomes you to worship the risen Lord with us! The parish is open with limited in-person attendance. Registrations is only needed for Sunday morning Divine Liturgy.
Visitors welcome! We'd love to have you.
This week's services
Come join us for any service this week!
- Daily Vespers — Wednesday, May 12, 7:00pm-7:30pm
- Great Vespers — Saturday, May 15, 5:00pm-6:00pm
- Hours & Divine Liturgy — Sunday, May 16 (registration required)
Find more services farther in the future on the calendar.
Consecrated in 1988, Protection of the Holy Mother of God Orthodox Church (St. Mary), is a community of the Orthodox Church in America, an English-language parish of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, that meets in Falls Church, VA. Our congregation is a mix of cradle, convert, and "re-vert" worshippers, coming from all different walks of life and backgrounds. In other words, we are a great American "melting pot" of Orthodoxy in the heart of the nation's capital!
St. Mary's is following the Virginia guidance needed to conduct services lawfully according to Gov. Northam's 4th Amended Executive Order 72.
