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Official website of Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Merrillville, IN
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  • Calendar
  • Sunday Bulletin
  • Our Parish
    • Our Bishop
    • Our Priest
    • Parish Council
  • Visitors
    • What to Expect
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  • Get Involved
  • Youth
  • Photo Album
  • Hall Rental
  • Choir Portal
  • Live Services
  • Fashion Show
  • New Iconography

Photo Album

Photos from our 100th Anniversary!

Bake Sale
Consecration
Deacon Ordination
Eagle Scout Award

First Service
Gazebo Building
Golf Outing 2002
Golf Outing 2006

Golf Outing 2008
Ground Blessing
Hootenanny 2005
Hootenanny 2008

Iconostasis Construction
Monastery Visit 2007
Making Nut Roll
Parish Picnic 2006

Pascha 2008
Making Pieroghi
Pieroghi Fest 2005
Playground Building

Making Sausage
St Nicholas Day 2006
Vacation Church School 2006
Women’s Retreat 2008
Winter Dances 2009
Yolka 2007

  • Regular Schedule

    Great Vespers: Saturday @ 6pm
    Divine Liturgy: Sunday @ 10am
    Confession: Before or after Vespers or by appointment with Fr Jacob
  • This Week at the Church

    6p Wed: Presanctified Liturgy
    10a Thur: Great Canon with the Life of St Mary of Egypt
    10a Fri: Presanctified Liturgy
    12p Fri: Blood Drive
    9a Sat: Spring Cleaning

  • Daily Scriptures and Saints

    Today's Readings
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  • Hall Rentals



    St. Mary’s Orthodox Center is newly renovated and ideal for small to medium sized events whether it be the intimate gathering of a few friends, a meeting, a dance or a formal banquet of up to 240 guests. Come check out our new accommodations!

    Our facilities are nestled in a serene, country setting, yet are conveniently located with easy access to Interstates 80/94 and 65, U.S. 30 and Route 51.

    Please contact us at (219) 730-4698 to book your next event .

  • Contact Us

    8600 Grand Blvd · Merrillville, IN 46410
    Fr Jacob's cell: (219) 384-6826
    Email: frjacobvansickle@gmail.com
    Church Office: (219) 947-4748  
    Hall Rental: (219) 730-4698
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     All services in English
    Visitors welcome!

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