Holy Trinity Orthodox Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Father Alban (Priest)

Founded Lynchburg Antiochian parish

Denomination Eastern Orthodox

Service Times Divine Liturgy Sundays — see website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website orthodoxlynchburg.com

Pastor Credentials Antiochian Orthodox ordained priest

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Orthodox Trinitarian; affirms Apostles/Nicene Creed.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

Scripture + Holy Tradition co-authoritative.

Caution

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Standard parish fellowship.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Eastern Orthodox theosis with synergism — not sola fide.

WARNING!

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Male-only priests; Theotokos/icon veneration.

Male-only priesthood; Theotokos/icon veneration.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Apostolic succession; Antiochian Archdiocese, Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Liturgical homily cycle.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Antiochian Orthodox presence in heavily Evangelical (Liberty University) Lynchburg.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Homepage confirms Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese in America + Western Orthodox Parish — Western Rite within Antiochian jurisdiction. Father Alban not confirmed on homepage excerpt but clergy page referenced. Red rating (theosis/synergism) holds per MOOP rubric.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Antiochian Archdiocese oversight confirmed via homepage — green holds.

Strong

Assessment

Holy Trinity Lynchburg is an Antiochian Orthodox parish under Fr. Alban — a notable non-Evangelical option in a city dominated by Liberty University and Baptist/Evangelical churches. Antiochian emphasis on English liturgy makes it accessible to convert-seekers. Eastern Orthodox theosis soteriology remains red-flag vs. sola fide.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended

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