Welcome

Welcome to St. John the Divine Antiochian Orthodox Church in Lake Charles, Louisiana. We are a parish of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian archdiocese of North America. 

We are a pan-Orthodox church, which welcomes all nationalities in the heartland of America! Our ethnic diversity includes Middle Eastern, Greek, Russian, and Slavonic backgrounds. We are also blessed with many committed converts.

Please contact us if you have any questions and you are welcome to attend our services. Peace be with you!


"America needs Orthodoxy now more than ever before. The Orthodox Faith is the candle that Christ lit 2,000 years ago. It is a beacon of stability, steadfastness, and strength. The winds of adversity blow strong but we must not let this light extinguish."

~Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America


Upcoming Events & Services

Date Time Event
05.04.08 Sunday 10:00 am Typica service with Subdeacon Thomas.
05.11.08 Sunday 10:00 pm Liturgy with Deacon Elias.
05.17.08 Saturday 10:00 am Divine Liturgy with Father Michael.
05.25.08 Sunday 10:00 pm Liturgy with Deacon Elias.