Kdst Slassie Eritrean Orthodox (ጽርሃ ኣርያም ቅድስ ሥላሴ ኦርቶዶክስ ቤተ ክርስትያን ኤርትራ)

Located in Washington, D.C., this Eritrean Orthodox parish serves the local Eritrean community and welcomes visitors of all backgrounds. The Orthodox Christian tradition emphasizes ancient liturgical practices, apostolic succession, and theological continuity with the early Christian church. Visitors can expect a worship experience centered on the Divine Liturgy, featuring traditional hymns, iconography, and ritual elements that reflect centuries of Orthodox Christian heritage. The church maintains connections to the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church, one of the Oriental Orthodox denominations with roots in the ancient Christian traditions of the Horn of Africa. Services typically include readings from Scripture, sacramental practices, and communal prayer. The parish provides a spiritual home for Eritrean Orthodox believers in the Washington, D.C. area while remaining open to those interested in learning about Orthodox Christianity and Eritrean religious culture.

Address

4465 Old Branch Ave., Marlow Heights, MD 20748

Denomination

Eritrean Orthodox

Last updated May 2026

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