St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church

Phoenix, Arizona

Located in Gilbert, Arizona, this Orthodox Christian congregation follows the ancient traditions of the Eastern Orthodox Church, one of Christianity's three major branches. Visitors to an Orthodox church typically encounter a liturgical worship style featuring iconic imagery, traditional chanting, and ceremonial practices that have been preserved for centuries. The Orthodox faith emphasizes apostolic succession, sacramental life, and the importance of church tradition alongside Scripture. Services are usually conducted in a formal, contemplative manner, with the Divine Liturgy as the central act of worship. The church building often features distinctive architectural elements, including a prominent cross and iconostasis, a icon screen that separates the sanctuary from the nave. Those attending Orthodox services for the first time will notice the participatory nature of the congregation and the emphasis on mystery and reverence in worship. St. John the Evangelist serves the Gilbert community and surrounding areas as a center for Orthodox Christian faith and practice.

Denomination

Orthodox

Phone

480-427-0630

Pastor

Thomas Hopko

Email

info@s%74j%6fh%6e%61%7a.%6fr%67

Services

Other

Sun9:00 AM, 9:30 AM

Last updated August 2026

Map showing location of St. John the Evangelist Orthodox Church

500-1,000

estimated members

This is likely one of 9 Orthodox congregations in Maricopa County, AZ. Orthodox accounts for 0% of the county's 2,655 congregations.

This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.

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