Holy Ascension Antiochian Orthodox Church

About Holy Ascension Antiochian Orthodox Church

Located in East Bradford Township, Pennsylvania, Holy Ascension Antiochian Orthodox Church belongs to the Orthodox tradition. Holy Ascension Antiochian Orthodox Church meets at 558 Highland Road, East Bradford Township. Current service times, programs, and contact information are listed on the church website at www.holyascension.net.

The Orthodox family of churches has played an enduring role in American faith. Eastern Orthodox churches share an unbroken liturgical tradition dating to the early church, with patriarchates such as Greek, Russian, Antiochian, and Serbian represented in the U.S. The tradition traces its modern form to 1st century. Today there are roughly ~1 million in the U.S. of this tradition.

The church is part of the Northeast, home to a rich tapestry of Catholic, Episcopal, Congregational, and immigrant Christian communities. East Bradford Township sits within Pennsylvania, whose state capital is Harrisburg. New attenders, longtime members, and curious visitors all gather here on Sundays.