Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Economos Zissis Lappas (Presiding Priest / Proistamenos); Rev. Presbyter Michael Diamond (Assistant)

Founded Over 50 years serving Northern Virginia

Denomination Eastern Orthodox

Service Times Divine Liturgy Sundays (Greek/English); (703) 671-1515

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.saint-katherines.org

Pastor Credentials Greek Orthodox ordained; Proistamenos (senior parish 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?

Parish brotherhoods and Philoptochos (women's) auxiliaries standard.

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 per Greek Orthodox tradition.

Caution

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Apostolic succession; Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America under Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Liturgical homily cycle; bilingual (Greek/English).

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Established Greek-American parish serving Northern Virginia for 50+ years.

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Greek Orthodox jurisdiction — retains Greek ethnic identity and some Greek-language liturgy.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

Confirmed Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey under Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America; 50+ year Northern Virginia parish — oversight verified. Red rating stands: Eastern Orthodox theosis/synergism soteriology (not sola fide).

Strong

Assessment

St. Katherine is the major Greek Orthodox parish serving Northern Virginia's Greek-American community for 50+ years, under Fr. Zissis Lappas. Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is under the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Eastern Orthodox theosis soteriology remains red-flag vs. sola fide.

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How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website