St. Gregory of Nyssa Byzantine Catholic Church

Located in Silver Spring, Maryland, this Byzantine Catholic parish serves the local community with liturgical worship rooted in Eastern Christian traditions. As a Catholic church, it maintains full communion with the Roman Catholic Church while preserving the distinctive liturgical practices, theological perspectives, and spiritual heritage of the Byzantine tradition. Visitors can expect to experience the Divine Liturgy, the central act of Byzantine worship, characterized by elaborate ceremonial elements, sacred music, and theological depth. The church emphasizes apostolic succession, sacramental grace, and veneration of icons as windows to the divine. Members participate in the sacraments, including the Eucharist and reconciliation, within a communal worship setting. The Byzantine Catholic tradition seeks to unite Eastern Christian spirituality with Catholic doctrine, offering parishioners and visitors a contemplative and reverent liturgical experience grounded in centuries of Eastern Christian practice.

Address

12420 Old Gunpowder Spur Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705

Denomination

Catholic

Phone

(301) 953-9323

Services

Morning Prayer

Sun11:00 AM

Other

Sun11:15 AM

Last updated May 2026

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