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Contact & Location
Address
750 W 61st Avenue
Merrillville, IN 46410
Sunday Liturgy
Hours 9:20 AM
Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM
Friday
Akathist & Confessions
6:00 PM
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Parish Leadership
Who to Contact
Parish Priest · Rector
Rev. Fr. Daniel Radu
Available for pastoral care, sacraments, and inquiries about the Orthodox faith. Please contact Fr. Daniel directly or speak with him after Divine Liturgy.
Visiting Priest
Fr. Ioan (John) Ionita
Fr. Ioan served New Saint George Romanian Orthodox Church in Lansing, Illinois for many years. He now serves regularly at Descent of the Holy Ghost, continuing his ministry among the families he has long shepherded.
General Inquiries
Parish Office
For general questions, scheduling, bulletin submissions, and memorial requests, please use the contact form or call the parish.
First Time Visiting?
We warmly welcome visitors and newcomers. Arrive a few minutes before the 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy. Dress modestly out of reverence for the holy place. You are welcome to observe the service; speak with the priest afterward if you have questions.
View full service scheduleArrive by 9:50 AM for the 10:00 AM Divine Liturgy
Enter through the main doors — you will be welcomed
The service is in English and Romanian — follow along
Stay for fellowship and coffee hour after the Liturgy