About Holy African Orthodox Church
Holy African Orthodox Church is a Orthodox church located at 5468 9TH AVENUE, Los Angeles, CA, 90043. You can reach Holy African Orthodox Church at +13232989586.
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Where is Holy African Orthodox Church located?
Holy African Orthodox Church is located at 5468 9TH AVENUE, Los Angeles, CA, 90043. The building sits at coordinates 33.99257, -118.32685, placing it in Los Angeles, CA 90043.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 26, 2026.
The neighborhood around Holy African Orthodox Church
The ZIP code 90043 area around Holy African Orthodox Church is home to 44,461 residents with a median household income of $63,990 and a median age of 40.8 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 Holy African 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at Holy African Orthodox Church
Questions and answers about Holy African Orthodox Church
- What denomination is Holy African Orthodox Church?
- This church is part of the Orthodox tradition.
- Where is Holy African Orthodox Church located?
- Holy African Orthodox Church is located at 5468 9TH AVENUE, Los Angeles, CA, 90043.
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