St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church

Elmhurst’s avenues echo with more than just foot traffic and bus routes. This stretch of 74th Street serves a dense community, where storefront churches share the block with bodegas and halal carts. Among them sits St. Mary's Romanian Orthodox Church, anchoring a centuries-old tradition in a modern borough. As one of the borough’s Eastern Orthodox congregations, St. Mary's extends services beyond Sunday liturgy. The calendar includes weekday vespers, baptismal rites, memorial prayers, and seasonal feasts tied to the Orthodox calendar. Confessions by appointment and pastoral counseling operate on a flexible schedule. The church hosts an annual patronal festival in late summer, complete with an open-air cozonac bake and an outdoor icon blessing. Find the white stucco building at 42-14 74th St., Elmhurst, NY 11373, between the 74th and 75th Street crosswalks. The entrance sits flush with the sidewalk, marked by a modest brass plaque. To arrange a visit or speak with clergy, call *770.882.6161. Before heading over, pull up the maps listing to set your route from anywhere in Queens.