St Melany's Byzantine Catholic Church

Tucson, Arizona

Located in Tucson, Arizona, St Melany's Byzantine Catholic Church serves the local community as part of the Byzantine Catholic tradition within the Catholic Church. Byzantine Catholic churches maintain apostolic succession and full communion with Rome while preserving distinctive Eastern liturgical practices, theological perspectives, and organizational structures. Visitors to this parish can expect the Divine Liturgy, the primary form of worship, which differs in structure and language from Roman Catholic Mass traditions. The church emphasizes sacramental life, including the Eucharist and Reconciliation, along with veneration of icons as spiritual aids to prayer. Byzantine Catholics value a rich liturgical heritage that draws from centuries of Eastern Christian tradition. The parish welcomes those interested in exploring this unique expression of Catholicism that blends Eastern and Western Christian elements while remaining in full communion with the Catholic Church worldwide.

Denomination

Catholic

Phone

(520) 886-4225

Last updated May 2026

Map showing location of St Melany's Byzantine Catholic Church

1,000-5,000

estimated members

This is likely one of 43 Catholic congregations in Pima County, AZ. Catholic accounts for 49% of the county's 707 congregations.

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

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