St John The Theologian Orthodox Church
Gainesville, Florida
St. John the Theologian Orthodox Church is a mission parish of The Diocese of the South, The Orthodox Church in America, located in Gainesville, Florida. The church is a multi-ethnic community that welcomes Orthodox Christians from all backgrounds as well as those seeking to learn and experience the Christian faith. Services are conducted in English. The church's patron saint is the Apostle and Evangelist John the Theologian, known as the Apostle of Love for his emphasis on Christian love and unity. The church offers Sunday Divine Liturgy with Holy Communion, evening catechism classes, weekday services during Great Lent, and Saturday Vespers. An Agape Meal follows Sunday services. The church is presided over by The Right Reverend Alexander (Golitzin), Bishop of Dallas, the South and the Bulgarian Diocese, with Father James Hargrave serving as the parish priest.
Denomination
OrthodoxPhone
352-374-3708Pastor
James HargraveServices
Languages
EnglishLast updated August 2026
Under 100
estimated members
This is likely one of 2 Orthodox congregations in Alachua County, FL. Orthodox accounts for 0% of the county's 299 congregations.
This estimate comes from ARDA 2020 data for churches of this size and denomination in the county.
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