Orthodox Christian Diocese of Atlanta

Orthodox Christian Diocese of Atlanta The Orthodox Christian Diocese located in Atlanta, GA provides services for all Orthodox Christians. We use the Julian Calendar. St.

Bishop: Metropolitan-Elect Nicholas
Dean: Bishop-Elect Bartimaeus We are an Orthodox Diocese under the Western Orthodox Church based in Paris, France. Our mission is to bring the Gospel to the people of the US South. The message of Jesus Christ as taught by the Holy Fathers, the Scriptures, and the Orthodox faith. We are not Eastern Orthodox; we are Western Orthodox practicing in both the Eastern

and Western rites of the Church. Our jurisdiction was established in 1936 under Formal Decree 75 by Patriarch Sergius of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC). We broke communion with the Eastern Orthodox Churches in 1992 over disagreements with the Western rite. The Holy Synod of France formed the Diocese in 2025 and elected Protopresbyter Jean-Marie Bartimaeus to oversee the Church's operations in Atlanta. He was elected Bishop and is due for consecration in 2027. The Diocese encompasses the US Southeast and the Caribbean. The diocese consists of 6 parishes throughout the US South. Our mission works specifically to serve native/indigenous persons from the various tribes that have been historically present in what is now called the US South. Jacob Netsvetov is an Orthodox Saint who was half Russian and half First Nations Alaskan. He is a prime example of the unity that can exist between the Orthodox Church and First Nations people. We pray daily for his intercession to help us in our work with Indigenous populations.

09/03/2026

Dean Bartimaeus releases his annual letter to the faithful on the celebration of the Ecclesiastical New Year.

A New Edition of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom has been published by St. Finnian Orthodox Press. This biling...
08/27/2026

A New Edition of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom has been published by St. Finnian Orthodox Press. This bilingual edition of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom is in English and Latin American Spanish. This book is for following along with the Divine Liturgy; it does not include all of the priest's parts. All proceeds support the mission of the Diocese.

This is the official Spanish-English bilingual edition of the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Translated into Latin American Spanish, this book is perfect for use in Spanish-speaking congregations. Featuring a Linen Hardcover, it will withstand the test of time in any situation.

08/25/2026

The Western Orthodox Church launches its 2026 Annual Appeal to raise $1.2M for three new missions in Puerto Rico, Dawsonville, and Dallas. Funds will secure property, renovate facilities, support rentals, and sustain diocesan operations, strengthening the Church’s expanding missionary presence acr...

Three holy Gregorys are honored on August 21: an Athonite ascetic devoted to pure prayer, a Kiev Caves iconographer whos...
08/21/2026

Three holy Gregorys are honored on August 21: an Athonite ascetic devoted to pure prayer, a Kiev Caves iconographer whose sacred art inspired the faithful, and a Kiev wonderworker known for humility, Scripture, and miracles of repentance. Together they reveal hesychasm, sanctified craft, and merciful spiritual power. Their feast is on August 21.

Sts. Anthony and Theodosius, founders of Ukrainian monasticism, are celebrated on August 13 as pillars of prayer, humili...
08/14/2026

Sts. Anthony and Theodosius, founders of Ukrainian monasticism, are celebrated on August 13 as pillars of prayer, humility, and ascetic courage. Their lives shaped the holiness of the Kiev Caves Lavra and continue to call us to repentance, silence, and the transforming mercy of Christ.

08/14/2026

On August 14, the Diocese begins the Dormition fast. This is 14 days of prayer, fasting and reflection upon the mystery of the Theotokos. Protopresbyter Bartimaeus begins the fast with a reflection upon the season.

St. Silas, St. Silvanus, and seventy disciples were martyred for boldly preaching Christ’s Gospel.
08/12/2026

St. Silas, St. Silvanus, and seventy disciples were martyred for boldly preaching Christ’s Gospel.

Steadfast in purity and gentle in spirit, Moses the Hungarian shone in the Kiev Caves as a model of courage under tempta...
08/11/2026

Steadfast in purity and gentle in spirit, Moses the Hungarian shone in the Kiev Caves as a model of courage under temptation. His humility, endurance, and quiet holiness reveal the strength born of prayer. Through his relics, God grants healing, and his witness continues to inspire monastics and faithful alike.

Today the Church remembers: St. Paisius of the Kiev Caves, a humble ascetic of the 13th century, is honored for his deep...
08/01/2026

Today the Church remembers:

St. Paisius of the Kiev Caves, a humble ascetic of the 13th century, is honored for his deep prayer, meekness, and unwavering obedience. Dwelling in the Far Caves, he lived in silence and repentance, shining with holiness. His life reminds the faithful that quiet fidelity to Christ transforms the heart.

Today, the Church celebrates the Commemoration of the Fourth Ecumenical Council, which honors Chalcedon’s defense of Chr...
07/30/2026

Today, the Church celebrates the Commemoration of the Fourth Ecumenical Council, which honors Chalcedon’s defense of Christ as one Person in two natures, fully God and fully man. The council safeguarded the truth of the Incarnation, upheld the teaching of the Fathers, and preserved the faith that leads the Church to right worship and salvation.

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210 COPPERHEAD Road
Cleveland, GA
30528

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Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm

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