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Thank you for visiting! We are the local Orthodox Christian Church in central Maryland. All are welcome at St. James Orthodox Church, whether you are a member of the Orthodox faithful or curious about Orthodox Christianity.  Learn more about our parish on the About Us page. 

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Weekly Services

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Below are our regular service times.  Scroll down for upcoming special services, or see our calendar  for a complete list of services. 

Matins

Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.

Divine Liturgy

Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m.

 

Vespers

Saturday evenings at 5:00 p.m.

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in the community 

For the 3rd quarter 2025, we will be collecting non- perishable boxes of Mac and Cheese. 

Donations can be dropped off in the Parish Hall.

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Parish family and friends of St. James gather to beautify God's creation. Cleanup is a challenge, but always a blessing as we serve Our Lord and our community.

Next clean up is scheduled for

Fall 2025!

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This ministry is dedicated to creating and donating handmade baby hats and blankets to Carroll Hospital's Family Birth Place.  Volunteers gather in fellowship to knit these items, which are then lovingly distributed to newborns and their families, providing warmth and care during a special time of life. 

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Saint James Orthodox Christian Church Taneytown

Saint James Orthodox Church - Sunday Homily for July 6, 2025 - "Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant"

Saint James Orthodox Christian Church Taneytown
Saint James Orthodox Church - Sunday Homily for July 6, 2025 - "Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant"
Saint James Orthodox Church - Sunday Homily for July 6, 2025 - "Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant"

Saint James Orthodox Church - Sunday Homily for July 6, 2025 - "Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant"

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Saint James Orthodox Church - Sunday Homily for June 29, 2025 - Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ

Saint James Orthodox Church - Sunday Homily for June 29, 2025 - Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ

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Saint James Orthodox Church - Sunday Homily for June 22, 2025 - Jesus Calls the First Disciples

Saint James Orthodox Church - Sunday Homily for June 22, 2025 - Jesus Calls the First Disciples

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Orthodox Christian Sunday Homily for June 15, 2025 - Synaxis of All Saints

Orthodox Christian Sunday Homily for June 15, 2025 - Synaxis of All Saints

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St. James Orthodox Church | 30 York St. Taneytown, MD 21787 | 443-821-7246

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