Serving the Merrillville Orthodox community since 1911

For New Visitors

You are welcome here! We are pleased to have you worship with us. Our community is a mix of cradle-born and converts to the Orthodox Church, and we are happy to welcome newcomers, inquirers and visitors.

Regular Schedule

Great Vespers: Saturday @ 6pm Divine Liturgy: Sunday @ 10am Confession: Before or after Vespers or by appointment with Fr Jacob

All Services are in English

Our Clergy

Our parish is served by Father Jacob Van Sickle under Archbishop Daniel (Brum) of Chicago and the Diocese of the Midwest. We are part of The Orthodox Church of America

Tragedy at St Theodosius Cathedral
Tragedy Strikes St Theodosius Cathedral

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New Icon

PTVM is blessed to be adding traditional iconography to our nave. Iconographer John Jurewicz has been hard at work since September on a series of icons depicting the life of our patron, the Virgin Mary. Click to see more of his work!

November Blood Drive
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Upcoming Events

  • Men’s Reading Group

    November 14, 2024  6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
    Protection Virgin Mary Church 8600 Grand Blvd, Merrillville, IN 46410, United States

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Location

Our church is located in Merrillville South of US-30 on Grand Blvd

8600 Grand Blvd
Merrillville, IN 46410

 

Church Office: (219) 947-4748
Fr Jacob’s cell: (219) 384-6826