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.
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St. Mary's is currently following Virginia guidelines for Phase Three
We are open with limited in-person attendance! We ask that attendees follow Virginia's COVID-19 guidelines and the protocols we've put in place for your physical safety in obedience to our bishop and our state.
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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 guidance needed to conduct services lawfully according to the governor's amended Executive Order 67.