St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox parish and center for Greek-American life in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Its noted Neo-Byzantine church is located at 36 North Pinellas Avenue.Using our online itinerary creator, Tarpon Springs attractions like St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
St. Nicholas hosts an annual Epiphany celebration on January 6, in which Greek Orthodox boys aged 16 to 18 dive into Spring Bayou to retrieve a white wooden cross, said to bring the finder blessings for the year. It is the largest such event in the Western Hemisphere, with thousands in attendance. A statue of an epiphany diver is located in front of the church.
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St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral reviews
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Very breathtaking view inside. We sat in silence & tried to take in all the wonderful beauty. However, our serene experience was disrupted by a noisy vacuum in the background - all we could do is...
Very breathtaking view inside. We sat in silence & tried to take in all the wonderful beauty. However, our serene experience was disrupted by a noisy vacuum in the background - all we could do is... more »
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St. Nicholas Greek Cathedral is a must see during a Tarpon Spring visit. The church is packed with beautiful art, including frescoes and stained glass windows. It is a great place to stop for prayer..... more
St. Nicholas Greek Cathedral is a must see during a Tarpon Spring visit. The church is packed with beautiful art, including frescoes and stained glass windows. It is a great place to stop for prayer..... more »
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A must see. Ben coming to Tarpon for 30 years and never went in. However, this year a couple was staying with us who were raised in the Greek Orthodox religion so we went in. It was gorgeous. The...
A must see. Ben coming to Tarpon for 30 years and never went in. However, this year a couple was staying with us who were raised in the Greek Orthodox religion so we went in. It was gorgeous. The... more »
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Absolutely Amazing Church! It’s in a historic Area in Tarpon Springs Florida. The Cathedral is Beautiful. I like going in once in a while and lighting a candle. It’s very peaceful. This Greek Orthodox Church is a Must See if you are in The Tarpon Springs area! Here are some Pictures of the Church inside and outside as well.
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What a beautiful cathedral! The architecture and art work involved in this church is beyond amazing! Just being there is so peaceful. I highly recommend a visit to this church. Just so beautiful!
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Very Good Church. The people are so kind. Best church around.
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Wonderful services there but I am amazed especially with the help they give there especially to the poor and the stuff they provide to them... huge blessing for the community and god give them health and strength to carry on... such a lovely priests as well and I am so honored to meet them in person...
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Small church with lots of colorful windows, you shouldn’t be worry about parking space because they are many spaces available around the church.
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