Catholic · VA

Saint John's Church

RR 40 BOX 237, Gretna, VA 24557

About Saint John's Church

Saint John's Church is a Catholic church located at RR 40 BOX 237, Gretna, VA, 24557. You can reach Saint John's Church at +14346563476.

Saint John's Church is one of 34 churches we list in Gretna, among 10,236 across Virginia. It falls within Pittsylvania County. It is counted among 318 in the Catholic tradition across Virginia.

Patron saint of Saint John's Church

Other churches named after Saint John's

5 other churches named in honor of Saint John's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

Where is Saint John's Church located?

Saint John's Church is located at RR 40 BOX 237, Gretna, VA, 24557. The building sits at coordinates 36.96986, -79.30642, placing it in Gretna, VA 24557.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

What to expect at a service at Saint John's Church

Roman Catholic parishes follow a structured liturgy called the Mass, celebrated worldwide in the same order.

  • Mass lasts about an hour and includes Scripture readings, a homily, hymns, and Holy Communion.
  • Visitors are welcome. Only baptized Catholics in good standing receive Communion; others come forward with arms crossed for a blessing.
  • Dress is modest but not formal — business casual is typical for Sunday Mass.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Saint John's Church in the Historic American Buildings Survey

The Library of Congress holds archival documentation of this church in the Historic American Buildings Survey, the national record of historic American architecture. Its photographs, measured drawings, and written histories are public domain, produced by the National Park Service.

Historic American Buildings Survey photograph of Saint John's Church

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Questions and answers about Saint John's Church

What denomination is Saint John's Church?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint John's Church located?
Saint John's Church is located at RR 40 BOX 237, Gretna, VA, 24557.

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