St. Peter's Syriac Orthodox Cathedral

About St. Peter's Syriac Orthodox Cathedral

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, St. Peter's Syriac Orthodox Cathedral belongs to the Orthodox tradition. The church is located at 9946 Haldeman Avenue, in the heart of Philadelphia. Service times and additional information vary; we recommend contacting the church directly to confirm current schedules.

The Orthodox family of churches has played an enduring role in American faith. Eastern Orthodox churches share an unbroken liturgical tradition dating to the early church, with patriarchates such as Greek, Russian, Antiochian, and Serbian represented in the U.S. The tradition traces its modern form to the 1st century. Today the tradition counts approximately 1 million in the U.S.

It joins a long tradition of Christian witness across the Northeast — a region with deep colonial-era Christian roots. Philadelphia sits within Pennsylvania, whose state capital is Harrisburg. The church reflects the broader presence of the Orthodox community across Pennsylvania.