St. Mark Orthodox Church

St. Mark Orthodox Church St. Mark Orthodox Church – Rochester Hills (OCA)
A parish of the Orthodox Church in America, joyfully proclaiming the ancient Christian faith in today’s world.

We welcome you to experience the beauty of worship, grow in Christ, and find a spiritual home.

09/08/2026

🌿 Joys of the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos! 🌿

May the Mother of God intercede for us and lead us ever closer to Christ. 🙏☦️

09/07/2026

Please join us in welcoming Emily, our newest catechumen! ❤️☦️

We’re so grateful to have her taking this beautiful step in her journey toward Christ and look forward to walking alongside her as she prepares to enter the Orthodox Church.

08/31/2026

Welcome, Cooper and Jenny! ☦️❤️ We’re so happy to welcome you as catechumens and to walk alongside you as you draw closer to Christ and His Church. Welcome home!

08/20/2026

📖 INQUIRER 101

Are you interested in learning what the process entails to become an Orthodox Christian and a parishioner at St. Mark?

If so, join Father John for a tour of the church, a brief tutorial, and a Q&A session on the first Sunday of the month at 12:15 PM, following the fellowship meal.

We’ll explore questions like:

⛪ How do I properly enter an Orthodox Church?

🕯️ What are the different services at St. Mark, and who can attend them?

☦️ Why do Orthodox Christians cross themselves?

🙏 What are relics? What is the purpose of icons?

ALL ARE WELCOME! ❤️

08/19/2026

Baptism of Emma Strickland💧☦️

We joyfully celebrated the Baptism of the newly illumined child of God, Emma Strickland! 🙏🏻

Congratulations to the entire Strickland family and to Emma’s sponsors, Mike & Jamie Gialanella. Many Years! ❤️

08/17/2026

📣 WE’RE LOOKING FOR A CHOIR DIRECTOR

St. Mark Orthodox Church in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is seeking a choir director for a paid position to lead our parish choir in the beauty of Orthodox worship. 🎶

Our choir is an important part of the liturgical life of our parish, and we are looking for someone with a love for Orthodox sacred music, a strong musical background, and a desire to serve the Church through music.

In this video, Fr. John shares a little about our parish, our choir, and what we are looking for in someone who can take on this important ministry.

If you or someone you know may be interested in learning more, please reach out to St. Mark Orthodox Church through our social media channels.

Please share this post with anyone who may be interested. We would love for this opportunity to reach someone who is looking for a place to serve the Church through music. 🙏

08/16/2026

The sounds of Dormition. 🕯️☦️

08/12/2026

The Dormition of the Theotokos is one of the 12 Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church. We commemorate the peaceful falling asleep of the Mother of God.

The Dormition icon is on the western wall of our nave, and it proclaims that death is not the end and that God’s mercy restores us and can make us whole.

🕯️ **Festal Vigil**
Friday, August 14 at 6:00 PM

☦️ **Festal Divine Liturgy**
Saturday, August 15 at 8:00 AM

🙏 **Confessions** at 3:00 PM
🕯️ **Vespers** at 4:00 PM

May the prayers of the Theotokos be with us all.

08/11/2026

Please keep Mark and Grace in your prayers as they begin their journey as catechumens. May God strengthen them, guide them, and draw them ever closer to Christ and His Church. ☦️

The Joy Of Holy Baptism ☦️This past Saturday, we welcomed a newly illumined child of God into the life of Christ and His...
08/10/2026

The Joy Of Holy Baptism ☦️

This past Saturday, we welcomed a newly illumined child of God into the life of Christ and His Church through Holy Baptism and Chrismation.

May God bless the Strickland family as they continue together in the life of faith.

Many Years!

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400 W Hamlin Road
Rochester Hills, MI
48307

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+12486561630

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