About Our Parish
Learn about our history, mission, and leadership
Parish History
Saint George and Saint Dimitrie the New Romanian Orthodox Church was founded in 1995 to serve the growing Romanian Orthodox community in Las Vegas and surrounding areas.
Over the years, our parish has grown from a small group of faithful to a vibrant community that preserves Romanian Orthodox traditions while welcoming people from all backgrounds.
In 2021, we celebrated our 25th anniversary with special services and events, receiving recognition from church hierarchs and civic leaders for our contributions to the community.
Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to preserve and share the fullness of the Orthodox Christian faith through worship, education, fellowship, and service.
We envision a parish that serves as a spiritual home for Orthodox Christians, a beacon of Orthodox Christianity in Las Vegas, and a place where all people can encounter the love of Christ.
Preserving and sharing the Orthodox Christian faith through worship, prayer, and education.
Building a loving community that supports its members and welcomes all who seek Christ.
Serving those in need in our parish and in the broader Las Vegas community.
Our Affiliation
Saint George and Saint Dimitrie the New Romanian Orthodox Church is part of the Romanian Orthodox Metropolia of the Americas, under the canonical jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Romania.
We maintain close ties with other Orthodox parishes in the Las Vegas area and participate in pan-Orthodox events and initiatives.
Our Leadership
Meet the dedicated individuals who serve our parish
V. Rev. Fr. Mihai Bălan
Parish Priest
Father Mihai has served our parish since its founding in 1995. He received his theological education at the Faculty of Orthodox Theology in Bucharest, Romania, and was ordained to the priesthood in 1990. Under his spiritual guidance, our community has grown and flourished, preserving Romanian Orthodox traditions while welcoming people from all backgrounds.