Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church in Merrillville, Indiana, has been serving the Northwest Indiana community since 1911. It is a vibrant faith community within the Orthodox Church in America, where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to worship and live their faith in accordance with Orthodox traditions. The church offers regular liturgical services in English, including Great Vespers on Saturdays at 6pm and Divine Liturgy on Sundays at 10am. Confession is available before or after Vespers, or by appointment with Fr. Jacob, the parish priest. Additionally, many services are live-streamed on Facebook for those unable to attend in person. Visitors to Protection of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church can expect a warm welcome from the community. Whether you are a lifelong Orthodox Christian, a recent convert, or simply curious about the Orthodox faith, you are invited to join the congregation for worship and fellowship. Service books are provided to help guests follow along during liturgical services, and opportunities for learning and engagement are available through various ministries. Generated from the website content