Join a welcoming community in the heart of Flushing, Queens for Sunday Divine Liturgy, Saturday Great Vespers, and the Holy Sacraments of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Holy Annunciation Church offers the full richness of Orthodox liturgical life to the faithful of Flushing, Bayside, and Forest Hills — as well as families throughout Queens and Long Island.
Every Sunday
Divine Liturgy
The heart of Orthodox worship, celebrated every Sunday morning at 10 AM with sacred choral singing in Russian and Church Slavonic. All are welcome to attend and experience the timeless beauty of the Byzantine liturgical tradition.
Every Saturday evening at 6 PM, the parish gathers for Great Vespers — a candlelit service of prayer and psalmody that ushers in the Lord's Day, drawing the faithful into the ancient rhythm of Orthodox worship.
Holy Sacraments
The Church administers all the Holy Sacraments of Orthodox Christianity — Baptism, Chrismation, Confession, Holy Matrimony (the Crowning), and Holy Unction. Contact our clergy to arrange a Sacrament for your family.
Feast Days & Community
Throughout the Orthodox calendar the parish celebrates patronal feasts, major holy days, and community gatherings. The parish sisterhood coordinates fellowship receptions that strengthen bonds among parishioners across Queens and Long Island.
ROCOR Parish
Eastern American Diocese
Our Community
Rooted in Faith, Open to All
Holy Annunciation is a Russian Orthodox parish in the heart of Flushing, New York, serving the faithful of Queens and Long Island under the Eastern American Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR).
Our liturgical life follows the timeless tradition of Eastern Orthodoxy — choral singing in Russian and Church Slavonic, the full cycle of services through the liturgical year, and the administration of all the Holy Sacraments.
Traditional Orthodox LiturgyEvery service follows the complete Byzantine rite, sung in Russian and Church Slavonic by our dedicated parish choir in keeping with longstanding Orthodox tradition.
Full Sacramental LifeFrom Baptism and Chrismation to Confession, Holy Matrimony, and Holy Unction — all the Sacraments of the Orthodox Church are offered and celebrated at our parish.
Active Parish CommunityThe parish sisterhood and engaged congregation make Holy Annunciation a living spiritual home for families and individuals throughout Queens and Long Island.
Archpriest Ion Arama serves as the rector of Holy Annunciation Church, guiding the parish's spiritual life, pastoral care, and sacramental ministry.
Together with the parish clergy and the sisterhood, Fr. Ion leads the congregation through the full cycle of Orthodox worship and community life throughout the liturgical year.
Divine Liturgy is celebrated every Sunday at 10:00 AM. The service is conducted in Russian and Church Slavonic and typically lasts approximately two hours.
When is Great Vespers held?
Great Vespers is served every Saturday evening at 6:00 PM, preparing the faithful for the Lord's Day with ancient evening prayers and psalmody.
How do I arrange a Baptism or Wedding?
Please call the church at (718) 359-5373 to speak with our clergy about scheduling a Sacrament. We welcome inquiries from families throughout Flushing, Queens, and Long Island.
Where is the church located?
We are located at 42-67 147th Street, Flushing, NY 11355, in the heart of Queens, accessible by subway, bus, and car.
What Orthodox jurisdiction is Holy Annunciation part of?
Holy Annunciation is a parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR), within the Eastern American Diocese and the New York City and Long Island Deanery.
Getting Here
Visit Holy Annunciation Church
We welcome all who seek Orthodox Christian worship and community. The church is located at 42-67 147th Street in Flushing, Queens — accessible by subway, bus, and car from across New York City and Long Island.
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Come Worship With Us
Whether you are a lifelong Orthodox Christian or encountering this ancient tradition for the first time, the doors of Holy Annunciation Church in Flushing are open. Our community unites families from Flushing, Bayside, Forest Hills, and beyond — bound together in prayer and faith.