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A living Church
Ten parishes, a daily liturgical life, real communities, pastoral presence across the Confederation.
Switzerland · Liechtenstein
A living Church, close to you.
Ten parishes across Switzerland and Liechtenstein, serving in six languages. Find a parish near you, learn about the Sacraments, and reach us directly.
Serving the Orthodox community of Switzerland and Liechtenstein since 1982.10
Parishes across Switzerland and Liechtenstein
6
Languages of liturgical service
2
Countries — the Swiss Confederation and the Principality
1982
Founded — by Patriarchal and Synodal Tomos
News & updates
Recent from the Metropolis
Ordination of a deacon in Geneva
On the Sunday of the Samaritan Woman, 10 May 2026, Metropolitan Maximos of Switzerland presided over the Divine Liturgy at the Chapel of St Catherine — the crypt church of the Orthodox Centre of the E…
Read morePatriarchal Paschal Encyclical 2026
The Paschal message of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the faithful of the Church.
Read more1,400 years of the Akathist Hymn
Patriarchal and Synodal Encyclical marking the 1,400th anniversary of this beloved hymn.
Read moreOur mission
From information about the Church to access to the Church.
Historically, our presence online was an information archive. This site is built differently — around the things people actually need: finding a parish, understanding the sacraments, and reaching us directly, in six languages.
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Six languages
Liturgy and catechesis in Greek, French, German, Italian and Romanian — wherever the faithful can pray in their mother tongue.
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Pastoral care
From baptism to funeral — every moment of life is accompanied by the Church, with clear information and a direct contact.
Sacraments & rites
We accompany every moment of your life.
Choose a sacrament for a quick overview and a way to reach a parish.
A word from the Metropolitan
† Maximos of Switzerland
Metropolitan of Switzerland, Exarch of Europe
† Maximos of Switzerland
Name day: 21 January · Seated in Chambésy, Geneva
To bear witness to Christ, the Church uses whatever means each age makes available. May your time on this site be repaid — by finding what you came here to find.
- 1966 — Born in Argos, 19 September
- 1988 — Graduated in Theology, University of Athens
- 1997 – 2018 — Chancellor (Protosyngellos) of the Metropolis
- 2018 — Elected Metropolitan of Switzerland unanimously
Find us
Parish locator
Ten parishes across the Swiss Confederation and the Principality of Liechtenstein.
Regions
Three linguistic regions, one Metropolis.
The Metropolis follows Switzerland’s linguistic geography — parishes in the French-, German-, and Italian-speaking regions, plus a Romanian-speaking community.
French-speaking
4 parishes
Geneva · Lausanne · Fribourg · Chavornay
4 · French-speakingGerman-speaking
6 parishes
Bern · Zürich · St Gallen · Basel · Olten · Baden
6 · German-speakingItalian-speaking
1 parish
Lugano
1 · Italian-speakingFrequently asked
What people often ask us.
How do I find the parish nearest to me?
In the Parishes section above, you’ll find all ten of our parishes. Open any card to see address, priest and service times.
In which languages are services held?
Greek, French, German, Italian and Romanian — depending on the parish. Usually part of the service is in Greek and part in the local language.
How do I arrange a baptism or marriage?
Reach out to the parish priest at least four weeks in advance, or use the contact form at the foot of this page — we usually reply within one working day.
Can I attend if I’m not Orthodox?
Yes. Everyone is welcome to attend a service or parish event. For Holy Communion, the discipline of the Orthodox Church applies — non-Orthodox do not partake but may receive blessed bread (antidoron).
How can I support the Metropolis?
Through your local parish or through the Metropolis’s Charitable Foundation. Reach out and we’ll walk you through the ways you can help.
Get in touch
We are here for you
For any question, please contact the Metropolis or your local parish directly.