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St. John Chrysostom (Melkite)

Schedule updated May 17, 2026 · 10 services this week

This Weekend

Sunday

10:30 AM
Mass

Weekly Schedule

Wednesday

7:00 PM
Vespers
Confessions during or after

Saturday

6:00 PM
GREAT VESPERS
Confessions during or after

Sunday

9:30 AM
MORNING PRAYERS/ORTHROS
10:30 AM
DIVINE LITURGY

What visitors say about St. John Chrysostom (Melkite)

Community Insights

Father Elias is highly praised for his fantastic teaching, kindness, challenging yet compassionate homilies, and ability to connect the community to God.

The community is exceptionally welcoming and warm, making new visitors feel at home and part of the family, even for those new to the area or Eastern Catholicism.

The Divine Liturgy is described as beautiful, reverent, and honoring the Logos, with singing often in English, Arabic, and Greek.

After church, there's a "coffee hour" and lunch in the church hall, offering a chance for conversation, laughter, and community bonding.

The church has dedicated clergy, including Father Elias, Deacon Sami, and Deacon Elie, who are seen as true shepherds and men of God.

The church is an Eastern Rite (Melkite) Catholic church, offering a unique and diverse Catholic spirituality, housed in a building with Atlanta history.

Kids are welcome, and there's a strong young adults group, indicating a family-friendly atmosphere.

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1428 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30307-1616

Schedule updated May 17, 2026 · 10 services this week