About Westminster Orthodox Church
Westminster Orthodox Church is a Orthodox parish located at 565 SHEPARD AVENUE, Hamden, CT, 06514. The Westminster Orthodox Church parish office answers at +12032888161.
Where is Westminster Orthodox Church located?
Westminster Orthodox Church is located at 565 SHEPARD AVENUE, Hamden, CT, 06514. The building sits at coordinates 41.39003, -72.92163, placing it in Hamden, CT 06514.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Westminster Orthodox Church
The ZIP code 06514 area around Westminster Orthodox Church is home to 25,687 residents with a median household income of $84,381 and a median age of 38.7 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 Westminster 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 Westminster Orthodox Church
- What denomination is Westminster Orthodox Church?
- This parish is part of the Orthodox tradition.
- Where is Westminster Orthodox Church located?
- The parish is located at 565 SHEPARD AVENUE, Hamden, CT, 06514.
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