Orthodox Christmas · California
Where to celebrate Orthodox Christmas in California
162 churches in 95 towns that keep Christmas in January — Serbian, Ethiopian, Coptic, Armenian, Russian, Georgian, Ukrainian, Eritrean, Macedonian. Most celebrate on January 7 with the Christmas Eve service on the evening of the 6th; Armenian churches celebrate on January 6. Service times are posted in December, so check with the parish before you go.
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Los Angeles
Beza Bezuhan Kidanemihret Ethiopian Orthodox Church Los Angeles
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 906 E 23rd St
Holy Transfiguration Cathedral
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 5432 Fernwood Avenue
Holy Virgin Mary Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 4900 Cleland Ave
Medhani-Alem Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 8808 S Western Ave
St James Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 4950 W Slauson Ave
St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 1600 S Robertson Blvd
St Mary's Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 5505 W Slauson Ave
St. Andrew Parish
Ukrainian · Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA · 1456 Sutherland St
St. Gabriel Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 11523 San Pedro St
Christmas Jan 7MapSt. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 1614 Alexandria Ave
St. John Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 1201 Vine St
St. Urael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 4601 Normandie Ave
Christmas Jan 7MapSt. Volodymyr Pro-Cathedral
Ukrainian · Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA · 4025 Melrose Ave
Virgin Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Cathedral
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 4907 Main St
San Francisco
Church of the Mother of God of Kazan
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 5725 California St.
Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 109 6th Avenue
Holy Virgin "Joy of All Who Sorrow" Cathedral
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 6210 Geary Boulevard
Saint Michael Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Eritrean · Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 800 22nd St #802
Christmas Jan 7MapSt John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 900 Baker Sreet
St. George Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 1300 Polk St
St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 51 Commonwealth Ave
St. John Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 275 Olympia Way
St. Michael Parish
Ukrainian · Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA · 345 7th St
St. Nicholas Cathedral
Russian · Moscow Patriarchate · 2005 15th St
St. Sergius of Radonezh Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 1346 12th Avenue
St. Simeon Verkhotursky Russian Orthodox Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 598 15th Ave
St. Tikhon of Zadonsk Orthodox Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 598 15th Avenue
St. Xenia of St. Petersburg Mission
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 1445 Lawton St.
San Diego
Eritrean Kidane Mihret
Eritrean · Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 2001 Ocean View Blvd
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church, San Diego
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 3782 Euclid Ave
Our Lady of Kazan Church
Russian · Moscow Patriarchate · 3703 Central Ave
Saint Gabriel Tigrayan Orthodox Tewahedo Church Of San Diego
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 3104 Imperial Ave
St Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 9692 Via Excelencia Suite 100
St George Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 3025 Denver Street
St John Garabed Armenian Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 13925 El Camino Real
St. Basil Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 6224 Ferris Square
St. John of Kronstadt Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 5131 Rex Avenue
St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 13925 El Camino Real
Fresno
Archangels Michael and Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 985 N Palm Ave
Armenian Church-Cef-Fresno
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 3660 E Dakota Ave
Fresno Debre Selam MedhaneAlem Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 275 N Helm Ave
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 2226 E Cesar Chavez Blvd
Holy Trinity Armenian Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 537 M St
St Peter the Apostle Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 3502 North First Street
St. Paul Armenian Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 3767 N First St
Glendale
Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta Valley
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 6252 Honolulu Avenue La Crescenta
Armenian Apostolic Saint Sarkis Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 332 N Pacific Ave
Armenian Ecclesiastical
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 206 W Cypress St
Holy Archangels Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta Valley
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 4459 Lowell Ave
St. Kevork Armenian Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 1434 W Kenneth Rd
St. Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 500 S Central Ave
Oakland
Debre Meheret Kidus Michael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 678 26th St
Debre Selam Iyesus Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Oakland California
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 1706 Fruitvale Ave
Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church Oakland
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 780 54th St
Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Mekane Selam Medhane Alem Cathedral
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 4100 Mountain Blvd
St George Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 94-9th Street
St Vartan Armenian Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 650 Spruce St
Sacramento
Debre Selam St. Michael and St. Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido church
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 3909 36th St
Fenote Loza Saint Teklehaymanot Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Sacramento
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 2740 Connie Dr
Holy Ascension Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 714 13th Street
Holy Trinity Mission
Ukrainian · Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA · 6659 Hillsdale Blvd.
Dec 25 or Jan 7 — askMapMekane Sebhat Kidist Selasei Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Sacramento
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 6525 53rd Ave
San Jose
Eritrean Holy Trinity Orthodox Tewahdo Church Santa Clara County
Eritrean · Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 2740 Senter Rd
Mekane Rama Saint Gabriel Cathedral Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 505 Coyote Rd
St. Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 497 E St James St
Burbank
St. Leon Armenian Cathedral
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 3325 N Glenoaks Blvd
Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America (Headquarters)
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 3325 N Glenoaks Blvd
Inglewood
Hamere Nohe Kidane Mihret WeKidus Yohannes Metimq Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 525 N Market St
Kidist Selasie Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Los Angeles
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 4808 W 99th St
Irvine
Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 2148 Michelson Drive
St Marina Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 5 Wrigley
Orange
St Verena & the 3 Holy Youth Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 491 N. Hewes Street
The Three Holy Youth Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 491 N Hewes St
Pasadena
Saint Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church of Pasadena
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 2215 E Colorado Blvd
Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 58 S Sierra Madre Blvd
Redwood City
Archangel Michael St Mercurius Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 401 Hudson Street
St.Mary of Egypt&Pope Kyrillos Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 611 Veterans Boulevard, Suite 106
Reedley
Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 1249 F St
Sts. Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 1249 F St
Santa Ana
Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 4405 W Edinger Ave
Forty Martyrs Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 5315 W McFadden Ave
Visalia
St George and St Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 1320 S Church St
St. George & St. Bishoy Church Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 1320 S. Church Street
Whittier
Debre Sahel St Michael Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in Orange County
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 10628 Mina St
St. Mary's Macedonian Orthodox Church
Macedonian · Macedonian Orthodox Church · 10550 Whittier Blvd
Alhambra
St Stevan
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 1621 West Garvey Avenue
Altaville
St Basil of Ostrog Serbian Orthodox Mission
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church
Anaheim
Keraneyo Medhanealem Ethiopian Tewahedo Orthodox Church in Orange County
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 3026 W Ball Rd
Arcadia
Christ the Savior Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 1424 S Baldwin Avenue
Bakersfield
St Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 9200 White Ln
Bellflower
St George Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 15725 Cornuta Ave
Burlingame
Church of All Russian Saints
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 744 El Camino Real
Campbell
St George Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 395 W Rincon Ave
Castro Valley
St. John of Kronstadt House Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 4432 James Avenue
Cathedral City
St Mary Magdalene Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 34021 Date Palm Dr # C
Chula Vista
St. Gabriel Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church of San Diego
Ethiopian · Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 456 Fifth Ave
Citrus Heights
Saint James Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 8071 Old Auburn Rd
Colma
Iviron Icon of the Mother of God Georgian Orthodox Church
Georgian · Georgian Orthodox Church · 1801 Hillside Blvd.
Colton
St Mina Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 22700 Saint Minas Ct
Concord
St Mary and St Mina Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 988 Oak Grove Rd
Corona
Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 1133 Railroad St.
Costa Mesa
St Mary Armenian Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 148 22nd St
Covina
St. John Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 21329 E Cienega Ave
Cupertino
St Andrew Armenian Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 11370 S Stelling Rd
Diamond Springs
St. Elias Orthodox Mission
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
East Los Angeles
St Sava Serbian Orthodox Cemetery
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 4355 Second Street
Christmas Jan 7Map
El Monte
St Cyril Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 2714 Durfee Ave.
Encino
Holy Martyrs Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 5300 White Oak Ave
Fair Oaks
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 7777 Sunset Avenue
Fowler
Saint Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 220 S 3rd St
Guerneville
Holy Virgin of Kazan Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 17370 Neeley Road
Hayward
St Antonius Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 2500 Hansen Rd
Hollywood
Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 2041 Argyle Ave.
Jackson
St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 724 North Main Street
Jenner
Holy Trinity Chapel
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 19005 Coast Highway One
La Crescenta-Montrose
Christ Armenian Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 4441 La Crescenta Ave
Lake Forest
St. Barbara Russian Orthodox Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 25 spectrum pointe dr #403
Laytonville
St. Olga Chapel (St. George Pathfinders Camp)
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 8601 Branscomb Rd
Lodi
All Saints Orthodox Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 1319 W Lockeford St
Mission Viejo
The Venerable Peter of Korish Serbian Orthodox Mission
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 24236 Olivera Dr
Montebello
Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Cathedral
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 900 W Lincoln Ave
Monterey
St Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 698 Laine St
Moraga
Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 1700 School Street
Newberry Springs
St Anthony Monastery Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 43725 Bragdon Rd
Newhall
St Mary of Egypt Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 23986 Pine St,
Norco
St Abanoub and Antony Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 2345 5th St
North Hollywood
Holy Trinity Armenian Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 11960 Victory Blvd
Northridge
St Mary and St Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 17431 Roscoe Blvd
Oxnard
Holy Trinity Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 2784 Alvarado St
Christmas Jan 7Map
Palm Desert
St Mary Magdalene Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 77670 Enfield Ln
Palmdale
Archangel Raphael and St Mina Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 1750 W Avenue N
Palo Alto
Protection of the Holy Virgin Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 3475 Ross Rd
Pleasanton
Saint Mary & Saint John Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 4300 Mirador Dr
Pomona
St Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 3803 W Mission Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga
St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 6386 Sapphire St
Rancho Mirage
Saint Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church of the Desert
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 38905 Monterey Ave
Redding
St Andrew Fool-for-christ Serbian Orthodox Parish
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 1414 Tehama Street
Ripon
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 315 Orange Ave.
Roseville
St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 200 Cirby Way
San Juan Capistrano
Saint John Chrysostome Coptic
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 29582 Trabuco Creek Rd
San Leandro
Saint Mary Eritrean Orthodox Church
Eritrean · Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church · 301 Dowling Blvd
San Marcos
St Petka Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 1854 Knob Hill Road
Santa Clarita
Saint Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church of Santa Clarita
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 24626 Kansas St
Santa Monica
St Peter and St Paul Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 1245 4th St
Santa Rosa
Sts. Peter and Paul Russian Orthodox Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
Saratoga
St Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church · 18870 Allendale Avenue
Seaside
St. Seraphim of Sarov Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
Simi Valley
Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 1122 Appleton Road
Sonora
Saint Silouan Monastery
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 21285 Old Sonora Columbia Road
Spring Valley
St. Mary Protectress Parish
Ukrainian · Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA · 9558 Campo Rd
Dec 25 or Jan 7 — askMap
Sunnyvale
St. Herman of Alaska Church
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia · 161 N. Murphy St.
Tarzana
St. Nicholas Georgian Orthodox Church
Georgian · Georgian Orthodox Church · 5657 Lindley Ave.
Temecula
St Thomas the Hermit Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 28073 Diaz RD, suite F&G
Torrance
St Mercurius and St Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 3645 Torrance Blvd
Tujunga
Holy Apostles Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 10154 Mountair Ave
Turlock
Holy Cross Armenian Apost Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 4183 St George Pl
Upland
Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church of Upland
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 196 S 3rd Ave
Valencia
Holy Dormition Mission
Russian · Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
Christmas Jan 7Map
Van Nuys
Saint Peter Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenian · Armenian Apostolic Church · 17231 Sherman Way
Victorville
St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church
Coptic · Coptic Orthodox Church · 14647 Bonanza Rd
Wildwood
St Xenia Serbian Orthodox Skete
Serbian · Serbian Orthodox Church
Christmas Jan 7Map