Our Services

The Sunday Divine Liturgy
will begin every Sunday at 9:30 am

The Orthros Service
will begin every Sunday at 8:30 am

Directions

From the North, West, or East: I-75 South, pass Rt 4 interchange near downtown Dayton, 1-75 will snake to the right, then proceed to left lane, and exit at left lane exit, for Salem Ave. The exit ramp twists to the left, at the bottom of ramp (there is a traffice light, turn left and proceed to Monument, turnn left, cross over the lanes so you can cross over the bridge. At the end of the bridge is a traffice light, turn right and proceed to Belmonte Park North, between Dayton Art Institute and Masonic Temple. Church driveway is 4th driveway on the right (sign at foot of driveway) (First 3 driveways belong to DAI).

From the South: I-75 North to downtown Dayton, take Salem Ave-First St. Exit. Bear left at the bottom of the ramp. Cross over the bridge and turn right at the first light, and go to second left, Belmonte Park North, between Mason Temple and Dayton Art Institute. Church driveway is 4th on the right (sign at foot of driveway). (First 3 driveways belong to DAI).

500 Belmonte Park North | Dayton, Ohio 45405-4797 | 937.224.0601 (phone) | 937.224.0173 (fax) | annunciation@donet.com

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GUIDELINES FOR THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE IN THE ORTHODOX CHURCHThe following information is provided to those who intend to receive the Sacrament of Marriage in the Orthodox Church.

-When you become engaged or are initiating your plans to marry in the Orthodox Church, you should contact the priest to secure a date and time for the wedding. Please note that there are times that the Church sets aside when Weddings cannot be celebrated. They include Jan. 5 &6; Feb. 2; Great and Holy Lent (Dates vary year to year); Holy Week; Pascha; Sunday of St. Thomas; Pentecost; Dormition Fast (Aug. 1 – 15); Nativity Fast (Dec. 13 – 24); Christmas (Dec. 25)

-All couples intending to be married in the Church must attend a Marriage Prep Seminar. We offer this seminar twice a year, one in early spring and one in the late summer. Dates will be published in parish newsletter and posted on the parish website.

-No later than two months prior to the anticipated wedding date, the bride and groom must make an appointment with the priest to complete the paperwork required by the Church. Every couple is required to apply for an Ecclesiastical Marriage License from the Metropolis of Detroit.

-The bride and groom must provide copies of their baptismal certificates. These certificates must verify that the bride or groom is Orthodox and that the non-Orthodox party has been baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

-If the bride or groom is divorced a copy of the civil divorce must be presented at the time of preparation of the wedding papers. If the bride or groom has been married in the Orthodox Church and divorced he or she must have an original copy of the Ecclesiastical Decree of Divorce. This can be obtained from your parish priest or from the Metropolis of Detroit.

-It must be verified that you are a member in good standing (Steward) of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Your stewardship (financial) commitment must be paid in full one month prior to your wedding day. If the bride or groom belongs to another Orthodox Church a letter of good standing must be obtained from and signed by the priest of that parish.

-Verification of ecclesiastical good standing for your Sponsor(s) is also required. If they are members of our parish we will have that information. If they belong to another Orthodox parish, their good standing must be stated in writing by their parish priest.

-If the Orthodox bride or groom is from another Metropolis or parish, or came to the United States from abroad after their 16th birthday, a "pistopioitikon eleftherogamias" will be required from the Metropolis he or she was born in and signed by the Metropolitan or his designated agent.

-A civil wedding license must be presented to the church office one week prior to the marriage so that it can be prepared for signatures the day of the wedding. A marriage cannot be celebrated without this document. It should be obtained from the County Clerk’s office in your County of residence. A civil wedding license is good for up to sixty days prior to your wedding day. Any and all questions can be directed to the parish priest.