Who we are
St. Mary the Protectress (Pokrova) Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral belongs to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA and is under the omophorion of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. For over sixty years, our parish has been a gathering place for the Ukrainian Orthodox faithful in the Detroit Metropolitan area. We deeply appreciate the hard work of the founders of this parish – their legacy is a beautiful place of worship that enjoys a warm family atmosphere.
Our parish has opened its doors and hearts to many generations of Ukrainians –many who have left their homeland to find a better life in the U.S.A. and those born here. This has also become the spiritual home of many people from various post-Soviet countries. We are very pleased to see the diversity of people worshipping together. St. Paul people said, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (Galatians 3, 28).
We come together for worship services regularly on Saturdays and Sundays and during major holy days. The main language of worship is Ukrainian, but services are also conducted in English and Church Slavonic.
Our current Church was built in 1970 and was the result of many generous donations of time and money of the entire Ukrainian Orthodox community. From the very beginning our Church organizations and youth groups worked in close harmony with one another - the Sisterhood of St. Olha, the Cathedral choir, Lesia Ukrainka School of Religious and Ukrainian Education, the Ukrainian Orthodox League and the Organization of Democratic Ukrainian Youth (ODUM).
Our parish hall is the site of many celebrations and is the gathering place for Sunday fellowship lunches, choir practices, and summer Bible school activities. After Sunday worship, you can always enjoy delicious Ukrainian dishes lovingly prepared by the sisterhood of our church or the Junior UOL (Ukrainian Orthodox League). Please come and join us for a hot bowl of borscht, varennyky, piroshky and coffee every Sunday.
Our parish has opened its doors and hearts to many generations of Ukrainians –many who have left their homeland to find a better life in the U.S.A. and those born here. This has also become the spiritual home of many people from various post-Soviet countries. We are very pleased to see the diversity of people worshipping together. St. Paul people said, "There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (Galatians 3, 28).
We come together for worship services regularly on Saturdays and Sundays and during major holy days. The main language of worship is Ukrainian, but services are also conducted in English and Church Slavonic.
Our parish hall is the site of many celebrations and is the gathering place for Sunday fellowship lunches, choir practices, and summer Bible school activities. After Sunday worship, you can always enjoy delicious Ukrainian dishes lovingly prepared by the sisterhood of our church or the Junior UOL (Ukrainian Orthodox League). Please come and join us for a hot bowl of borscht, varennyky, piroshky and coffee every Sunday.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
V. Rev. Pavlo Bodnarchuk
Leader Position:
Priest
Phone:
Leader Email:
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Mailing Address
PO Box 3509
Southfield, MI
48037
Southfield, MI
48037
Driving Directions to Saint Mary Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral
Travel/Direction Tips
We are located on the west side of Evergreen Rd. between 8 and 9 Mile Roads
Saint Mary Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral Service Times
SUNDAYS
Confession: 9:40 AM
Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM
SATURDAYS
Vespers: 5:00 PM
Confession: 5:40 PM
CHURCH HOLIDAYS
Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM
For detailed Schedule:
Check our Calendar
http://protectress.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=487
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Confession: 9:40 AM
Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM
SATURDAYS
Vespers: 5:00 PM
Confession: 5:40 PM
CHURCH HOLIDAYS
Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM
For detailed Schedule:
Check our Calendar
http://protectress.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=78&Itemid=487
It's been more than 4 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Other information
Help me pray
Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth; help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart.
Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth; help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart.
Saint Mary Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral listing was last updated on the 14th of September, 2019