Quick Facts
Founded
Virginia Beach Greek Orthodox parish
Denomination
Eastern Orthodox
Service Times
Divine Liturgy Sundays (Greek/English); (757) 422-5600
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Greek Orthodox ordained
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 standard.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese affiliation confirmed — under Metropolis of New Jersey, Bishop Apostolos. Traditional Orthodox practices (Divine Liturgy, sacraments, fasting) and 'Orthodox Christian values' framing confirm Eastern Orthodox soteriology. Theosis/synergism, not sola fide. Red holds.
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; Greek Orthodox Archdiocese.
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Liturgical homily cycle; bilingual.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Virginia Beach Greek-American Orthodox parish.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Greek Orthodox jurisdiction.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese / Metropolis of New Jersey confirmed on homepage.
Strong
Assessment
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox serves Virginia Beach's Greek-American Orthodox community under Fr. John Manuel. Named for the 4th-century bishop of Myra patron of seafarers — appropriate for an oceanfront city. Eastern Orthodox theosis soteriology remains red-flag vs. sola fide.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
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621 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
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