About Saint Joseph of Optina Russian Orthodox Church
Saint Joseph of Optina Russian Orthodox Church is a Orthodox parish located at 3311 GALBERRY ROAD, Chesapeake, VA, 23323. The Saint Joseph of Optina Russian Orthodox Church parish office answers at +17574791714.
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Patron saint of Saint Joseph of Optina Russian Orthodox Church
Joseph, Husband of Mary
Feast day: Mar 19
Where is Saint Joseph of Optina Russian Orthodox Church located?
Saint Joseph of Optina Russian Orthodox Church is located at 3311 GALBERRY ROAD, Chesapeake, VA, 23323. The building sits at coordinates 36.76207, -76.36695, placing it in Chesapeake, VA 23323.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Saint Joseph of Optina Russian Orthodox Church
The ZIP code 23323 area around Saint Joseph of Optina Russian Orthodox Church is home to 41,909 residents with a median household income of $99,407 and a median age of 36.0 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 Saint Joseph of Optina 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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Questions and answers about Saint Joseph of Optina Russian Orthodox Church
- What denomination is Saint Joseph of Optina Russian Orthodox Church?
- This parish is part of the Orthodox tradition.
- Where is Saint Joseph of Optina Russian Orthodox Church located?
- The parish is located at 3311 GALBERRY ROAD, Chesapeake, VA, 23323.
- Who is the patron saint of Saint Joseph of Optina Russian Orthodox Church?
- Saint Joseph of Optina (Joseph, Husband of Mary). Feast day: Mar 19.
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