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Catholic · AZ · est. 1968

Saint Stephen Byzantine Church

8141 NORTH 16TH STREET, Phoenix, AZ 85020

About Saint Stephen Byzantine Church


Saint Stephen Byzantine Church is a Catholic church located at 8141 NORTH 16TH STREET, Phoenix, AZ, 85020. Saint Stephen Byzantine Church was founded in 1968. You can reach Saint Stephen Byzantine Church at +16029976992.

Patron saint of Saint Stephen Byzantine Church


Saint Stephen

Stephen, First Martyr

Feast day: Dec 26

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Other churches named after Saint Stephen


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

From Wikipedia

St. Stephen Cathedral (Phoenix, Arizona)

The St. Stephen Cathedral is a Ruthenian Greek Catholic cathedral located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. It is the cathedral for the Holy Protection of Mary Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix.

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Where is Saint Stephen Byzantine Church located?


Saint Stephen Byzantine Church is located at 8141 NORTH 16TH STREET, Phoenix, AZ, 85020. The building sits at coordinates 33.55677, -112.04765, placing it in Phoenix, AZ 85020.

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The neighborhood around Saint Stephen Byzantine Church


The ZIP code 85020 area around Saint Stephen Byzantine Church is home to 34,376 residents with a median household income of $74,622 and a median age of 43.5 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

34,376 Residents in ZIP 85020
43.5 Median age
$74,622 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Saint Stephen Byzantine 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.

Churches founded the same year as Saint Stephen Byzantine Church


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1968 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at Saint Stephen Byzantine Church


Nearest transit 18458 · 686 ft

Saint Stephen Byzantine Church by the numbers


58 Years of continuous worship since 1968

Questions and answers about Saint Stephen Byzantine Church


What denomination is Saint Stephen Byzantine Church?
This church is part of the Catholic tradition.
Where is Saint Stephen Byzantine Church located?
Saint Stephen Byzantine Church is located at 8141 NORTH 16TH STREET, Phoenix, AZ, 85020.
When was Saint Stephen Byzantine Church founded?
Founded in 1968.
Who is the patron saint of Saint Stephen Byzantine Church?
Saint Stephen (Stephen, First Martyr). Feast day: Dec 26.

Photographs of Saint Stephen Byzantine Church


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Est. 1968 One of 266 Catholic churches in AZ  ·  See the register →
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