Holy Resurrection Cathedral

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Holy Resurrection Cathedral

Founded 1892

Status:

Due to repairs to the church building, the community is temporarily meeting at:

Holy Trinity Church
401 E Main St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

Diocese: Diocese of Eastern Pennsylvania

Deanery: Wilkes-Barre Deanery

Address

591 N Main St
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18705

Website: orthodox-wilkesbarre.org

Parish Contacts

Administrator
Home: 570-691-9076
Retired, Pastor Emeritus

Lay Leadership

Mr. David (Brian) Hutz
Parish Council Chairman

Directions

From NE Extension of PA Turnpike
Take exit 36.  Turn left to Rt 115 north (Wilkes-Barre) and proceed for 5 miles (115 becomes 309 north).  At 309 you will connect to the Crossvalley Expressway, take to exit 3 (Plains).  At bottom of ramp (light) turn left.  Go 1/4 mile to 2nd street on left—Linden St (make a sharp left turn at end of street by General Hospital).  Proceed for 2 stop signs, and the Cathedral will be on the left.  Parking lot for Cathedral is on the right.

From 81 north or south
Take Wilkes-Barre exit (47B) to the Crossvalley Expressway; take to exit 3 (Plains).  At bottom of ramp (light) turn left.  Go 1/4 mile to 2nd street on left—Linden St (make a sharp left turn at end of street by General Hospital).  Proceed for 2 stop signs, and the Cathedral will be on the left.  Parking lot for Cathedral is on the right.

Schedule of Services

4:00 PM Vespers.
Saturday Evening

8:40 AM Hours; 9:00 AM Divine Liturgy.
Sunday Morning

6:00 PM Great Vespers.
Eves of Great Feasts

9:00 AM Divine Liturgy.
Mornings of Great Feasts

For a complete list of upcoming services, please visit the Monthly Calendar on the parish website.

Parish Background

Relics
The Cathedral is home of relics of St Alexis (Toth) of Wilkes-Barre, who was the first pastor of the parish.  These relics are open for veneration.