St. Michael’s Orthodox Church - Old Forge, PA – Official Parish Website
Patron of Our Parish
Holy Archangel Michael
Consecrator of Our Church
St. Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow, Evangelizer and Apostle to America
In 1897 Archbishop TIKHON, during his early years in America,
visited St. Michael’s parish and consecrated the original church building here in Old Forge, PA.
The Holy Archangel Michael is one of the most celebrated of the angels and bodiless powers; he is called the Archistrategos, or chief commander, of all the bodiless powers. According to Holy Scripture and tradition, he has interceded for humanity multiple times and continues to serve as the Defender of the Faith...
Founded on July 14, 1891,
St. Michael’s is one of the oldest
and most historical parishes in the
Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania
Located between the cities of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, our Church is easily accessible within a few minutes off Interstate Highway 81. St. Michael’s is also located a short distance from St. Tikhon’s Monastery and Orthodox Theological Seminary in South Canaan, PA (approx. 45 minutes drive).
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