Orthodox Church Serving Seminole, FL
Seminole is a quiet residential city in central Pinellas County, with a population of around 19,000 and easy access to the Gulf beaches. If you live in Seminole and are looking for an Orthodox church, St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Pinellas Park is about six miles east by road and is your closest Ukrainian Orthodox option.
Seminole itself has no Orthodox parish within city limits. The nearest parishes are a short drive away, in St. Petersburg to the southeast and in Pinellas Park to the east. Of these, St. Michael is the only Ukrainian Orthodox parish, and the drive is simple.
Drive Time and Route from Seminole
From Seminole City Park on Ridge Road, the drive to St. Michael is about 6 miles and takes about 13 minutes without traffic. The most direct route:
- From the park, take 74th Avenue North a short way to Park Boulevard and head east
- Stay on Park Boulevard for about 4 miles, into Pinellas Park
- Turn left (north) on 66th Street North and continue about a mile
- Turn right (east) on 90th Avenue North
- Turn left onto 60th Street; the church is just ahead, at 9201 60th St
If you are in the north of Seminole, near City Hall on 113th Street North, 102nd Avenue North is just as quick: take 113th Street North up to 102nd Avenue North, head east on it for about 4 miles, turn right (south) on 66th Street North, turn left (east) on 94th Avenue North, then turn right onto 60th Street. From City Hall this is about 7 miles, roughly 14 minutes without traffic.
Open directions in Google Maps to plan the drive from your own address.
The drive is on surface streets with traffic lights, no highways or tolls. Free parking on-site.
Why Seminole Residents Choose St. Michael
Seminole has a quiet, settled population, and many residents are looking for the same in their parish home: a community that is small enough to know everyone, traditional enough to feel timeless, and welcoming enough that newcomers do not feel out of place.
That is what we offer:
A small, family-feel parish. We are not a mega-church or a tourist cathedral. We are a working parish where Fr. Stephen knows your name within a few visits and parishioners look out for each other.
Bilingual liturgy. Sunday Divine Liturgy is celebrated in both English and Ukrainian. The choir leads bilingual hymns. Even if you are not familiar with Ukrainian, you will follow the Divine Liturgy comfortably and find moments where the chant brings you home.
A long-rooted tradition. Ukrainian Orthodox liturgical tradition is one of the oldest continuous traditions of Christian prayer. Coming to St. Michael is coming to a Divine Liturgy that has been prayed substantially the same way for over a thousand years, in unbroken communion with the Apostles.
Ukrainian culture without barriers. If your heritage is Ukrainian or your family connects to Ukrainian tradition, our parish is a place to belong. If your heritage is American and you are drawn to Orthodoxy through reading, podcasts, or the example of friends, you are equally welcome. We are not an ethnic club. We are a church.
Sacraments and Life Events for Seminole Families
Seminole families are welcome to ask us about baptism, weddings, and memorial services. Each of these sacraments can be celebrated in English, Ukrainian, or bilingually depending on your family’s preference. Reach out to Fr. Stephen well in advance to schedule and to discuss any preparation. There is no fee, though donations are welcome.
For weddings specifically, we should talk at least six months before your planned date. The Orthodox wedding tradition is rich and beautiful, with the crowning rite that is unique among Christian weddings. We will help you plan, prepare, and celebrate.
Other Orthodox Options for Seminole
Seminole residents who want to compare options should know about:
- St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church, St. Petersburg. About 4 miles southeast.
- St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church, Pinellas Park. About 5 miles east.
- St. Andrew Stratelates Orthodox Cathedral (ROCOR), St. Petersburg.
- St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, St. Petersburg.
These are all good parishes serving different traditions. For Seminole residents wanting a Ukrainian Orthodox parish, or a Divine Liturgy in Ukrainian and English, St. Michael is the closest option, about six miles away.
Plan Your First Visit
Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10:00 AM. Hours and confessions: 9:30 AM. Fellowship and coffee after.
Address: 9201 60th St, Pinellas Park, FL 33782.
Phone: 727-777-4450. Parish Priest: Fr. Stephen Siniari.
Read our first visit guide before you come if you are new to the Orthodox Church. We will see you Sunday.
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 · Dunedin · Palm Harbor
Hillsborough County: Tampa · Brandon · Riverview
Pasco County: Wesley Chapel · Land O' Lakes · New Port Richey