Orthodox Church Serving New Port Richey, FL
New Port Richey is a Gulf coast city in southern Pasco County, with a population of about 18,000 and a charming historic downtown along the Cotee River. If you live in New Port Richey and are looking for an Orthodox church, St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church is about 29 miles south of you by road, in Pinellas Park, and we are the nearest Ukrainian Orthodox parish.
We want to be honest about your options. New Port Richey has an Orthodox parish of its own, St. George Greek Orthodox Church on Little Road, and St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tarpon Springs is about eight miles south. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Clearwater is about 21 miles south. For the Ukrainian Orthodox tradition, and for a Divine Liturgy in English and Ukrainian, St. Michael is the nearest parish.
Drive Time and Route from New Port Richey
From New Port Richey City Hall on Main Street, the drive to St. Michael is about 29 miles and takes about 45 minutes without traffic. The most direct route:
- Take Main Street west to US 19
- Turn left onto US 19 South and stay on it about 26 miles, through Holiday, Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, Clearwater, and Largo
- In Pinellas Park, take the exit for 110th Avenue North and turn right (west) on 110th Avenue North
- Turn left (south) on 60th Street; the church is about a mile ahead, at 9201 60th St
Open directions in Google Maps to plan the drive from your own address.
US 19 has no tolls, and the route is straight and easy. Free parking on-site at the parish.
Why New Port Richey Residents Make the Drive
For New Port Richey residents, St. Michael is a real drive, and there are Orthodox parishes much closer to home. The question becomes which parish home is worth the trip, and St. Michael answers that for several types of families.
Ukrainian Orthodox tradition. If your family is Ukrainian, whether you moved here from a northern state with an established Ukrainian community or arrived recently from Ukraine, our parish offers the Ukrainian Orthodox tradition, with bilingual Sunday Divine Liturgy in English and Ukrainian.
A bilingual Divine Liturgy. New Port Richey families with mixed cultural backgrounds, Ukrainian grandparents, or international children find our bilingual liturgy a natural home. Children hear both languages alongside each other, with no pressure to choose.
Convert pathway with English-language welcome. If you are drawn to Orthodox Christianity through reading or online discovery, our parish offers a welcoming entry point, with English in every Divine Liturgy, a first visit guide, and personal pastoral attention from Fr. Stephen.
A welcoming small-parish feel. We are not a mega-parish. We are a working community where Fr. Stephen knows your name within a few visits.
Other Orthodox Options Worth Mentioning
For New Port Richey residents who want to consider their full set of options:
St. George Greek Orthodox Church, New Port Richey. On Little Road, about six miles from City Hall. Greek Orthodox tradition.
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Tarpon Springs. About 8 miles south. Famous for the annual Epiphany Day diving for the cross. Greek tradition.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Clearwater. About 21 miles south by road. Greek Orthodox tradition, established parish.
St. Catherine Russian Orthodox Mission, Clearwater. About 22 miles south. ROCOR tradition, smaller mission community.
St. Stephen the Great Romanian Orthodox Church, Clearwater. Romanian tradition.
Our parish, St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Pinellas Park. About 29 miles south by road. Ukrainian Orthodox, bilingual.
If you prefer the Greek Orthodox tradition, St. George, St. Nicholas and Holy Trinity are all closer than we are. For the Ukrainian Orthodox tradition, or a Divine Liturgy in Ukrainian and English, St. Michael is the closest.
For Ukrainian Families in New Port Richey
If your family has recently come from Ukraine, or has moved to New Port Richey from another state, our parish is glad to be a resource, both spiritually and practically. Visit our help for Ukrainian newcomers guide for practical information on documents, schools, healthcare, and work authorization, and the Tampa Bay Ukrainian community directory for cultural and community connections beyond the parish.
Sacraments for New Port Richey Families
New Port Richey families who choose St. Michael for life events approach us for:
- Baptism and Chrismation, for infants and for adult catechumens
- Orthodox weddings with the full crowning rite, in English, Ukrainian, or bilingually
- Memorial services and funerals, including the panakhyda and the full Orthodox burial rite
For weddings, contact Fr. Stephen at least six months in advance. For baptisms, reach out as soon as you decide. For memorial services and funerals, contact us as soon as possible after a death.
Plan Your First Visit
Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM. Hours and confessions: 9:30 AM. Fellowship and coffee in the parish hall after.
Address: 9201 60th St, Pinellas Park, FL 33782.
Phone: 727-777-4450. Parish Priest: Fr. Stephen Siniari.
Plan for about 45 minutes from New Port Richey without traffic. The route on US 19 South is straightforward. Read our first visit guide before you come. We hope to welcome you to our parish family.
Other Tampa Bay cities we serve
If you live elsewhere in the Bay area, we also have driving guides and what-to-expect notes for:
Inner Pinellas County: Pinellas Park · Largo · Seminole · Dunedin · Palm Harbor
Hillsborough County: Tampa · Brandon · Riverview
Pasco County: Wesley Chapel · Land O' Lakes