About St Stephen the First Martyr
St Stephen the First Martyr is an Orthodox church in Fort Shawnee, Ohio located at 3560 Shawnee Rd, Cridersville, OH 45806, United States. St Stephen the First Martyr was founded in 341. As of April 2026, St Stephen the First Martyr holds a 5.0-star rating across 10 Google reviews. The St Stephen the First Martyr parish office answers at +14192248600.
aturday 6:30 p.m. Vespers Sunday 10:30 a.m. LiturgyAll are welcome All services in English
Patron saint of St Stephen the First Martyr
Stephen, First Martyr
Feast day: Dec 26
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Where is St Stephen the First Martyr located?
St Stephen the First Martyr is located at 3560 Shawnee Rd, Cridersville, OH 45806, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.68811, -84.15162, placing it in Lima, OH 45806.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 157 ft
- Public parking 1093 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around St Stephen the First Martyr
The ZIP code 45806 area around St Stephen the First Martyr is home to 11,282 residents with a median household income of $78,258 and a median age of 42.7 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 St Stephen the First Martyr
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.
Churches founded the same year as St Stephen the First Martyr
1 other churches with a documented founding year of 341 are indexed in Churches List.
St Stephen the First Martyr by the numbers
Questions and answers about St Stephen the First Martyr
- What denomination is St Stephen the First Martyr?
- This parish is part of the Orthodox tradition.
- Where is St Stephen the First Martyr located?
- The parish is located at 3560 Shawnee Rd, Cridersville, OH 45806, United States.
- When was St Stephen the First Martyr founded?
- Founded in 341.
- Who is the patron saint of St Stephen the First Martyr?
- Saint Stephen the First (Stephen, First Martyr). Feast day: Dec 26.
- How do visitors rate St Stephen the First Martyr?
- 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 10 Google reviews.
- Is St Stephen the First Martyr the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent St Stephen the First Martyr, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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