St. Stephen Orthodox Church

Orthodox Christianity in Lima, OH



Ancient Christendom in the New World

Looking for Hope? Wanting Answers? Seeking Truth?
Orthodox Christianity is evangelical but not Protestant, orthodox but not Jewish, catholic but not Roman.
It is not denominational, but pre-denominational. The Orthodox Church has believed, preserved, proclaimed, defended, and laid down her life for Jesus Christ and the Faith of His Disciples since the very day of Pentecost.

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St. Stephen the First Martyr Orthodox Mission:
bringing the true faith home

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WELCOME!

Welcome!

For first time visitors to our site and to our Church, we welcome you! This page contains some basic information about Saint Stephen's and Orthodox worship for those who haven’t experienced it yet. We are precisely the same Church across the globe, and across time, preaching the … MORE WELCOME

ABOUT US

About Us

OUR HISTORY: Lima is in the northwest quarter of the state of Ohio, between Dayton and Toledo on Interstate 75. The metropolitan area that centers on Lima has a population of over 155,000 people. In or near Lima are Ohio's largest lake, the Neil Armstrong Space Museum, … [MORE ABOUT US]

SEEKER’S GROUP

Seeker’s Group Catechism

SATURDAYS at 4:15 p.m. Our Seeker's Group is always a fun time.  No question or topic is out of bounds! Seeker's Group is open to those who wish to know more about Christ and the Holy Scriptures, as well as those wanting to know more about the spirituality, teachings, and way … [MORE ABOUT SEEKER'S GROUP]