A parish of the Orthodox Church in America




Our purpose is:
  • To love God to our utmost
  • To serve and worship Him
  • To love and serve our neighbor
  • To grow nearer to God and each other day by day
  • To encourage others to share in our joy of the Lord
  • To strive to seek and do God's will in all things
  • 8600 Grand Blvd · Merrillville, IN 46410

    (219) 947-4748  Church

    (219) 730-4698 Hall Rental

    Fr. Peter Bodnar, Rector

    Fr. Christopher Sarafin, assigned

     All services in English · Visitors welcome!

    Directions to Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church
    8600 Grand Blvd. Merrillville, IN 46410

    From the South

    Take I-65 North to exit Hwy 30 EAST - Merrillville. Stay on Hwy. 30 for approximately 3 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Grand Blvd (Hwy. 51). (Gas City on southwest corner). Go approximately 1 1/2 miles. Protection of the Virgin Mary Church is on the right.

    From the East

    From I-94 West, take I-65 South to Indianapolis. Follow I-65 South Hwy 30 EAST - Merrillville. Stay on Hwy. 30 for approximately 3 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Grand Blvd (Hwy. 51). (Gas City on southwest corner). Go approximately 1 1/2 miles. Protection of the Virgin Mary Church is on the right.

    From the West

    From I-94 East, take I-65 South to Indianapolis. Then follow the remaining directions "from the East".

    Map to Protection of Virgin Mary





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