Dormition of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Church

Cleveland, Ohio

Located in Parma, Ohio, this Byzantine Catholic parish serves the local community through its distinctive Eastern Catholic tradition. As a Catholic church, it maintains full communion with the Roman Catholic Church while preserving the liturgical practices, theology, and spiritual heritage of the Byzantine East. Visitors can expect a worship experience that reflects Eastern Orthodox traditions, including the use of icons, incense, and ancient liturgical forms. The church emphasizes sacramental life, community fellowship, and apostolic succession. Byzantine Catholic parishes typically offer the Divine Liturgy as their primary form of worship and maintain practices such as married clergy in some cases and the veneration of saints. The parish serves both those with Eastern European heritage and others drawn to Byzantine Catholic worship. Community members and visitors are invited to participate in the spiritual life and services of this congregation in the Parma area.

Denomination

Catholic

Phone

(216) 741-7979

Last updated May 2026

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1,000-5,000

estimated members

This is likely one of 116 Catholic congregations in Cuyahoga County, OH. Catholic accounts for 44% of the county's 1,012 congregations.

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

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