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St Marys Ukrainian Orthodox

McKees Rocks, PA

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116 Ella StMcKees Rocks, PA 15136

Gathering: Sunday 9:30 AM (Divine Liturgy)

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Worship and gatherings

  • Sunday9:30 AM · Divine Liturgy

About

Summary

St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, founded in 1906 in McKees Rocks, PA, is a vibrant Orthodox community rooted in Ukrainian tradition. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and beautiful historic architecture, the church serves a diverse congregation, including immigrants and long-time Pittsburghers. Sunday services are held at 9:30 AM services. The church is praised for its warm and inclusive community, with visitors noting the kindness of the congregation and priest.

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St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church has been a spiritual and cultural home since its founding in 1906. Located at 116 Ella St., McKees Rocks, PA, the church is a beacon of faith and heritage for Ukrainian immigrants and their descendants. The congregation is part of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA, under the leadership of Archbishop Daniel of the Eastern Eparchy. The church’s mission is to preserve Ukrainian Orthodox traditions while fostering a welcoming environment for all. Visitors often highlight the warmth and inclusivity of the community, with many noting the kindness of the congregation and the priest, Fr. Tim. The church is also recognized for its beautiful historic architecture and vibrant liturgical music, including a choir that enhances the worship experience.

From Faith Near Me

St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in McKees Rocks, PA, blends historic charm with a welcoming spirit. Founded in 1906, its congregation balances Ukrainian Orthodox tradition with an inclusive atmosphere, noted for kind hospitality and vibrant liturgical music. First-time visitors may appreciate the reverence of Sunday services at 9:30 AM and the community’s warmth, which spans generations and backgrounds.

Pros

  • Clear Sunday service times at 9:30 AM for Divine Liturgy
  • Welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for newcomers and diverse communities
  • Historic architecture and vibrant liturgical music enhancing worship
  • Affiliation with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA provides doctrinal clarity
  • Annual Ukrainian Food Fest celebrates cultural heritage and community

Reviews from around the web

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  • Andreea Trauma year ago

    I love this church! Fr. Tim is awesome, and everyone is so welcoming and kind. From the moment you step inside, you can feel the warmth and sense of community. This church is one of the most beautiful in the state. Highly recommend this church to anyone looking for a place of worship!

  • Sophia Teea year ago

    Love this church!! Great congregation, very kind people and the priest is awesome too

  • Jill Krznarica year ago

    Stunning church with a very welcoming congregation and priest.

  • terryn risk6 years ago

    Lamb was good flavor but dry. Pierogies were Excellent! Cabbage Rolls were Excellent! French Fries were different. Very Good! The Priest "Tim" is by no means a man of God. Very Covetess of Food Portions. Rude & Pushy of Very Decent People working Hard For The Church.

  • skott jeffrey7 years ago

    Gone the way of the other churches in the area, still a beautiful structure to take pictures of. Would loved to have seen it in it's hayday but these things can't be helped.

  • Vinny Smarra7 years ago

    Great place to make a homemade sausage and meatballs

  • Daniel Glozzer7 years ago

    Beautiful church, beautiful parishioners and very welcoming. However the heat in the summer is to much.

  • Laura Evans6 years ago

    We are becoming Parish members of this Church..The people here are not snobby..They are very friendly...

  • Sophia8 years ago

    Lovely church and kind people. Many immigrants as well as older generations

  • John Monaco4 years ago

    Beautiful church & reverent Liturgy. The choir was great, too.

  • douglas chapman3 years ago

    Nice place well kept up and the people were grate .

  • Reeda Martina year ago

    Wonderful Sunday service!

  • Vincent P Smarra7 years ago

    Great beautiful architecture

  • Charlene Taylor7 years ago

    Beautiful church.

  • Michael Kroeger8 years ago

    Attended Ukrainian food fest

  • Aniela7 years ago

    Nice church

  • Tracy Galla8 years ago

    Spiritually uplifting!!

  • Frank Caputo6 years ago

    Beautiful

  • William Butterbaugh6 years ago

    Nice place

Events and programs

  • Ukrainian Food Fest

    Annual Ukrainian food festival

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