Story of St. Katherine Orthodox Church

St. Katherine Mission Parish with ARchbishop Benjamin (November 2017)

St. Katherine was founded as a mission in 1998 by Orthodox Christians living on the Eastside of Lake Washington who attended parishes in Seattle but wanted to bring the Church closer to their homes. Many of our parishioners can trace their Orthodox roots back to the Old Country, but a preponderance are converts to the faith. This includes both former Protestants and Catholics, and a growing number who previously had no religious affiliation at all.

St. Katherine belong to the Orthodox Church in America, a self-governing body that is part of the worldwide Orthodox Church. This is the oldest Christian Church, going back to Pentecost and the Book of Acts. We worship God primarily by “praying the Bible” - using the scriptural prayers and liturgical practices that are the heart of the 2,000 year old Church.

All services are in English. We have services on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings, as well as on feast days. Bible study classes and catechesis sessions for those interested in learning more about the Orthodox faith are held regularly, and are open to anyone, including those who’d simply like to learn more.

For more information, call or text (425) 623-3653, email us, or view our calendar for services and activities.