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! Attendees must follow Virginia's COVID-19 guidelines and the protocols we've put in place for your physical safety in obedience to our bishop.
Regarding Virginia's new COVID-19 restrictions: St. Mary's is already following all the restrictions needed to continue services lawfully according to the governor's amended Executive Order 67, and there is no change to our procedures except that children 5 years and older are now required to wear face masks.
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!
