Christmas Eve 2026 · Updated November 7, 2026
Orthodox Christmas Eve services near you
Find an Orthodox church holding a Christmas Eve service on Thursday, December 24, 2026. We list 9 Orthodox churches in 8 cities in the United States so far. Every listing links to the church's own page.
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Questions
How do I find an Orthodox Christmas Eve service near me in the United States?
Pick your city on this page. Each city lists every Orthodox church we have found with a Christmas Eve service, with its address, a map link and a link to the church's own schedule.
What day is Christmas Eve in 2026?
Christmas Eve is Thursday, December 24, 2026. Most churches hold services from the afternoon into the evening, and some hold a service at or near midnight.
How many Orthodox churches in the United States hold Christmas Eve services?
This page covers 9 Orthodox churches in 8 cities in the United States. None have posted 2026 times yet; we add them as each church posts.
Which cities in the United States are on this page?
Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, New York City, San Diego, San Jose and Washington. We add cities as we research them.
Which cities in the United States have the most Orthodox Christmas Eve services listed?
The most listings so far are in New York City (2), Chicago (1) and Cleveland (1).
When do churches post their Christmas Eve times?
Most churches post between late November and mid December. We check every church on this page each week and add 2026 times as soon as they appear on the church's own page.
How early should we arrive for a Christmas Eve service?
Family and candlelight services are usually the busiest of the year. Arriving 20 to 30 minutes early helps with parking and seating together, especially with young children.
Are Christmas Eve services okay for young children?
Yes. Family and children's services are planned with kids in mind, and many churches welcome little ones at every service. Some offer a nursery or a family room; each church's page has the details.
How is this list put together?
We list every church we find with a Christmas Eve service, in the same format, and every tradition the same way. No church pays to be listed or to be placed higher.
Is this page connected to any church or faith?
No. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book. This is a free public listing of Christmas Eve service times and addresses, and it does not endorse any church or faith.
How can a church add or correct its listing?
Church staff can email kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com with the church's name and a link to its Christmas Eve page. We check corrections against the church's own page, usually within 24 hours.
Is there an Orthodox Christmas Eve service in New York City?
Yes. We list Saint John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church and St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral in New York City.
Is there an Orthodox Christmas Eve service in Chicago?
Yes. We list All Saints Antiochian Orthodox Church in Chicago.
Is there an Orthodox Christmas Eve service in Cleveland?
Yes. We list St. Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral in Cleveland.
Is there an Orthodox Christmas Eve service in Denver?
Yes. We list Assumption of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Denver.
Is there an Orthodox Christmas Eve service in Detroit?
Yes. We list Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Detroit.
Is there an Orthodox Christmas Eve service in San Diego?
Yes. We list St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in San Diego.
Is there an Orthodox Christmas Eve service in San Jose?
Yes. We list Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose.
Is there an Orthodox Christmas Eve service in Washington?
Yes. We list Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington.
Listed as a free public service. Rally Takes the Train is a children's book and does not endorse any church or faith. Every tradition is listed the same way. Church staff: send corrections or removals to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com.