About Ethiopian Orthodox Church
Ethiopian Orthodox Church is a Orthodox parish located at 140 WEST 176TH STREET, Bronx, NY, 10453. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church parish office answers at +17182992741.
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Where is Ethiopian Orthodox Church located?
Ethiopian Orthodox Church is located at 140 WEST 176TH STREET, Bronx, NY, 10453. The building sits at coordinates 40.84951, -73.91964, placing it in Bronx, NY 10453.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Ethiopian Orthodox Church
The ZIP code 10453 area around Ethiopian Orthodox Church is home to 80,385 residents with a median household income of $34,800 and a median age of 33.8 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Ethiopian Orthodox Church
Orthodox Christians worship through the Divine Liturgy, which traces back to the 4th century and is still sung today.
- The Liturgy runs 1.5–2 hours. Much of it is sung by the choir; the congregation stands for much of the service.
- You may see incense, icons, and vestments in vivid colors changed for each liturgical season.
- Communion is reserved for Orthodox Christians who have prepared through confession and fasting.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Ethiopian Orthodox Church
- What denomination is Ethiopian Orthodox Church?
- This parish is part of the Orthodox tradition.
- Where is Ethiopian Orthodox Church located?
- The parish is located at 140 WEST 176TH STREET, Bronx, NY, 10453.
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