About Russian Orthodox Church
Russian Orthodox Church is a Orthodox church located at 5131 REX AVENUE, San Diego, CA, 92105. You can reach Russian Orthodox Church at +16192823304.
Russian Orthodox Patriarchal Parishes in the USA
The Russian Orthodox Church in the USA is the name of the group of parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church in America that are under the canonical authority of the Patriarch of Moscow and all Rus'. They were previously known as the Russian Exarchate of North America before autocephaly was granted to the Orthodox Church in America (OCA) in 1970. According to a census of Orthodox Christians in the United States by Alexei Krindatch for 2020, there were 9,773 adherents, but only 1,562 regularly attended. There are 30+ parishes and 2 monastic communities.
Where is Russian Orthodox Church located?
Russian Orthodox Church is located at 5131 REX AVENUE, San Diego, CA, 92105. The building sits at coordinates 32.74810, -117.08445, placing it in San Diego, CA 92105.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 1001 ft
- Public parking 1207 ft
- University Av & 52nd St 364 ft
- Bus stop 430 ft
- University Av & 52nd St 535 ft
- University Av & 50th St 778 ft
- The Neighborhood Cafe 873 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 8, 2026.
What to expect at a service at Russian 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 Russian Orthodox Church
Questions and answers about Russian Orthodox Church
- What denomination is Russian Orthodox Church?
- This church is part of the Orthodox tradition.
- Where is Russian Orthodox Church located?
- Russian Orthodox Church is located at 5131 REX AVENUE, San Diego, CA, 92105.
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