Est. 2002
William & Mary
The Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Welcome to the official site for the OCF chapter of the College of William & Mary. Our community is bustling with new and exciting activities for the upcoming school year. Learn how to become a part of our Orthodox family away from home below.
Williamsburg, Virginia
Announcements
REGISTER FOR OCF SPRING RETREAT BY FEBRUARY 10TH, 2024.
W&M's OCF Spring Retreat registration is now open!
Join us for a weekend of spiritual reflection and connection on the scenic William & Mary campus. This annual retreat welcomes undergraduates, graduates, and recent alumni. Engage in discussions, build connections, and deepen your Orthodox faith in a welcoming environment.
Secure your spot by clicking the button below—don't miss out on this enriching experience!
TribeLink
Register as an official member through our tribelink page.
As an official student organization, OCF receives funding and event permissions through the school. The larger our member roster, the more flexibility and resources the school provides to our community.
Being included on our roster will ensure you receive important news and updates as the semester progresses.
Weekly Activities
Sunday Liturgy
Our OCF leadership organizes weekly carpools to two orthodox parishes. Both St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church and St. Basil's Antiochian Orthodox Church have graciously welcomed William & Mary's OCF for many years.
Ride information is posted weekly in our OCF GroupMe chat. Contact our president to be added to this group.
Wednesday Meetings
Our weekly meetings take place on Wednesdays at 7pm. Please look to our weekly emails from our president for further information. These recurring meetings boast a variety of topics and fun activities. Please contact any of the linked emails below to be added to our mailing list and sign up for TribeLink.
WEEKEND Events
OCF leadership encourages fellowship beyond the usual meeting space. These events are meant to bring OCF members closer to one another, whether through sharing in a dinner, holiday festivities, or attending campus events together.
Some of our past events have included the regional OCF Spring Retreat, "Friendsgiving", trips to College Creek, OCF Slava, and Culture Night.
Your Parish Home Away from Home
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
St. Demetrios is located only ten minutes away from main campus and presided over by Rev. Fr. Milton Gianulis. Orthros begins at 9:00 am, followed by the Divine Liturgy at 10:00 am.
St. Basil the Great Antiochian Orthodox Church
St. Basil is located in Hampton, VA, a thirty minute drive from campus. Despite the distance, many of our members attend every Sunday. This parish is served by Fr. James Purdie and our OCF chaplain, Dn. Chris Mertens. Matins begins at 9:25 am, followed by the Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am.
