St. Cyprian of Carthage Orthodox Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Fr. David (Rector)

Founded Midlothian OCA mission/parish

Denomination Eastern Orthodox

Service Times Divine Liturgy Sundays; (804) 897-5212

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.stcyprianoca.org

Pastor Credentials OCA 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; icon and Theotokos veneration.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Apostolic succession; OCA Diocese of the South.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Liturgical homily cycle.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

OCA parish in Midlothian (Richmond west).

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Parish website includes resources explicitly for Protestant and Roman Catholic inquirers — evangelistic tone.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

OCA confirmed on homepage ('St. Cyprian of Carthage Orthodox Church in America'). Fr. David is rector per appointment link. 'Come and See' invitational framing; explicit outreach to inquirers. Red rating (Eastern Orthodox theosis/synergism — not sola fide) holds per MOOP rubric.

Strong

Assessment

St. Cyprian of Carthage is an OCA parish in Midlothian (Richmond west), under Fr. David. Notable for an outward-facing 'Come and See' website with resources specifically addressed to Protestant and Roman Catholic inquirers. Eastern Orthodox theosis soteriology remains the red-flag divergence from sola fide.

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

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