Best Russian Orthodox Church South Bend Near Me

Mary Scott: St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church is a welcoming and vibrant parish. The services and ministries are open to all and provide much needed respite from the day-to-day life.

Anastasia Chibucos: I am student at the University of Notre Dame, and just started attending St. Andrew's in the last 8 months. As a college student away from home, I have been welcomed by the St. Andrew's parish and I have found a community rich with philoxenia. Many of the families have reached out to help support me as a student and as an Orthodox Christian. Father John is very welcoming, and the whole parish has been a huge support group for me. They have made my transition to college life very smooth.  I feel very cared for and I know I have a church family while away at college.

Melissa Maginas: My husband and I visited for Saturday Vespers, and Sunday morning Orthros and Liturgy. They have a wonderful Byzantine choir that sings both Orthros and Liturgy, and we found it to be a warm, welcoming community. I highly recommend visiting!

Kahlee Tsikalas: Welcoming and spiritually alive Orthodox Christian parish! We have three small kids and we all love it here.

Jeremiah Diaz: I held my wedding reception here in 2010, and this place could not have been more wonderful or accommodating. It is a beautiful venue and they make everything easy.

Larry Colchin: Had a great time at the reception!

Illuminating The Paranormal: Love the Greek Festival!

King Willis: 👍👌👏💪

Mwai Mica: Oh, this was such a fun, memorable, and exciting experience!!!I attended on a Saturday afternoon and it was a good day to go. The weather was just right. As soon as you walked in ($3 cover charge) you could hear live Greek music playing and that immediately set the tone.All around you could see vendors selling either greek food and drinks, or art.Their food this year included; lamb, gyros, grape leaves, salad, chicken, sausage, pizza puffs--stuffed with different items including feta cheese, doughnuts, many many pastries including Baklava!They also served both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Greek coffee (very similar to Turkish coffee) and American coffee.There were performers-- folk dancers in traditional greek outfits. And you know what? After awhile, we, as a community, got to join in on the festivities and THAT was the highlight of my night!!!💃While dancing, there was no pressure to get all the steps right. As long as one was capable of moving their legs and the light fresh air caressed one's hair or clothes, and the music played exuberantly, with the spectators clapping and cheering on, one felt Greek in that moment! It was really quite beautiful! Especially seeing different cultures united in that moment of song and abondoning all else...Every one was smiling and friendly. Absolutely a family-friendly activity!I would recommend it 5 times over, even if you have very small children for they made them welcome there and had large blown-up castles for them to play in.In addition, parking was free, plentiful, and had it's own attendants making sure you were sure where to go! Loved it!!!

Mike Pearce: Went for the yearly Greek festival and as usual it was great. If you like good Greek food you really need to come to this festival. There are activities for kids as well. Pretty cheap to get in but gets a little expensive to keep kids busy and if your a big foodie it can add up. Overall it is well worth the trip to the festival. I also have gone to this church for a wedding reception and they did a wonderful job.

Jason marks: Greek festival.... Best gyro my wife has ever had!

Donald Crabtree: Greek fest was wonderful, the authentic dance and food was great. To bad it always seems to rain every year, but that will never keep me away

Nancy Wylie: This was for a work christmas party

wayne puckett: Nice

Jose Bueno: Get to be with family

Audrey Wood: Went there for the Greek fest. It was fantastic. The food was delicious. The music was live and very good. They had things for kids to do. And interesting vendors. All in all a great experience.

John Carroll: Was here are 1:55 pm and nobody was there. 😭

Greg Simpson: Every June they have the Greek Festival.. it is a must see event

Rob Simones: Excellent fish fry

Tina Marie Demerath: Father Vladimir Lange is very courteous, kindly explaining about the Orthodox faith. If you are a Protestant, Divine Liturgy is a different experience, but can be a meaningful one. There is a book to follow along during the service, a choir or cantor leading the singing, standing and sitting, alternately, during the service, and the smell of incense throughout the sanctuary. The building is a beautiful scructure, with ancient icons of Biblical saints painted inside, and candles to light for prayers, or in memoriam of those who have passed. For those who are baptized Orthodox Christians, there is communion to take each week. Anyone can share in enjoying some blessed bread after the Liturgy.

Michael Demerath: People are very friendly and welcoming.

King Willis: What are the hours for sanctuary being open for prayer?

Pamela Hershberger: Just BEAUTIFUL!!!