Melkite Catholic worship in Jacksonville, Florida
Experience the Beauty of the Melkite Catholic Tradition in Jacksonville.
Come pray with a living Eastern Catholic community shaped by icons, chant, incense, Scripture, the Eucharist, and warm hospitality.
Divine Liturgy
Sunday, August 2
12:00 PM
Prince of Peace
All are welcome. Come as you are, bring your family, and stay afterward for fellowship.
Liturgy Schedule
Clear dates. Simple next step.
Divine Liturgy is normally on the first and third Sundays of each month at 12:00 PM at Prince of Peace Catholic Church.
Welcome
A Christ-centered community shaped by prayer, beauty, and hospitality.
Whether you are Melkite, Eastern Catholic, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, searching, visiting, or simply curious, you are welcome to pray with us. Come as you are and let the Divine Liturgy introduce you to the ancient rhythm of Melkite worship.
Short welcome from the community
We are grateful to gather families and friends around the Holy Mysteries, sacred chant, icons, and fellowship. We would be honored to meet you after liturgy.
First Time Visiting?
Come as you are. Leave with a real community around you.
New to Melkite worship? Start here. The service is sung and prayerful, children are welcome, and someone will gladly help you follow along.
About 60 minutes
The Divine Liturgy is sung and prayerful. You can follow along, listen, or simply receive the beauty of the service.
Children are welcome
Families are part of parish life. Children are welcome in the liturgy and in fellowship afterward.
Arrive early
Come a few minutes early to settle in, venerate icons if you wish, and ask questions before the service begins.
Stay afterward
Coffee, food, conversation, and friendship often follow. It is the easiest way to meet the community.
Who Are the Melkites?
Eastern Catholics in full communion with Rome.
The Melkite Greek Catholic Church preserves the Melkite liturgical tradition, ancient Middle Eastern Christian heritage, and Catholic communion. Our worship is filled with icons, incense, chant, Scripture, and the Eucharist.
Learn About the Melkite ChurchOur Bishop
Bishop François Beyrouti
Bishop François Beyrouti serves the Melkite Eparchy of Newton. The official Eparchy page notes his consecration and installation in 2022.
Visit the official Eparchy page Read the bishop page
Families & youth
A place for children, parents, grandparents, and young adults to grow in faith together.
Volunteer & serve
Help with hospitality, events, music, setup, outreach, and welcoming new visitors.
Bilingual welcome
Welcome to Saint Thekla. أهلاً وسهلاً بكم في جماعة القديسة تقلا الملكية الكاثوليكية.
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Support the Mission
Serve, invite, and give when ready.
Donation options can be added when the community is ready. For now, invite a friend, volunteer, and help build a welcoming parish home.
Visit
St Thekla church physical location for now at Prince of Peace Catholic Church
6320 Bennett Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32216