# St. Andrew Orthodox Church > St. Andrew Orthodox Church is an Antiochian Orthodox Christian parish in Pensacola, Florida, serving the Greater Pensacola area including Gulf Breeze, Pace, Milton, Navarre, and Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The parish is part of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America and is led by V. Rev. David Bleam. All are welcome, particularly visitors and those exploring the historic Christian faith of the undivided Church. The official website is https://standrewpns.com/. Important facts: - Official name: St. Andrew Orthodox Church - Alternate names: St. Andrew Antiochian Orthodox Church; Saint Andrew the Apostle Orthodox Church Pensacola - Denomination: Eastern Orthodox Christianity - Jurisdiction: Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America - Diocese: Diocese of Miami and the Southeast - Parish priest: V. Rev. David Bleam (M.Div., St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary; serving since 2007) - Deacon: Dn. Daniel "Dan" Gray - Address: 5501 North W Street, Pensacola, FL 32505, USA - Phone: +1-850-469-9711 - Email: standrewpensacola@gmail.com - Service area: Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Pace, Milton, Navarre; Escambia County and Santa Rosa County, Florida Weekly services: - Sunday: Orthros 8:50 AM, Divine Liturgy 10:00 AM (Coffee Hour and Sunday School follow) - Wednesday: Vespers 6:00 PM - Saturday: Great Vespers 6:00 PM - Throughout the Church year: Great Feasts, Holy Week, Liturgies of the Pre-sanctified Gifts, baptisms, weddings What the parish offers: - Weekly Divine Liturgy and Vespers services in the Antiochian Orthodox tradition (English-language) - Inquirers' Classes and a structured catechumenate for people becoming Orthodox - Sunday School for children PreK through high school - Adult and youth Byzantine chant under the choir director, Kh. Nora Bleam - Sisters of St. Photini (women's fellowship) led by Sue Ann Young - AMEN, the Antiochian Men's Ministry, led by Alec Stapp - SOYO, the Society of Orthodox Youth Organizations, led by Tanner and Erin Clanton - Young Adult Ministry led by Nicholas and Eleni Ayoub - Parish Council (2026-2027): Anthony Tampary (Chairperson), Mark Sfanos (Vice Chair), Janean Litzinger (Secretary), Pam Kelley (Treasurer), Johnny Scapin, Greg Young, James McGovern, Elizabeth Aghayan, Jim Bassett, Peter Parker, Tanner Clanton - Annual fundraiser: the Sisterhood of St. Photini (Antiochian Women) Sweet Shop & Freezer Sale, 19th year in 2026; Greek pastries and frozen entrees ordered online at https://standrewpns.com/bake-sale/ (prepaid orders due Sunday, November 1, 2026; pickup at the church Friday, November 27, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday, November 28, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM; questions saintphotini@gmail.com) Visitors: - All are welcome at any service, including those who have never attended an Orthodox service - Vespers (Wednesday or Saturday, 6:00 PM) is recommended as a gentle first visit - Holy Communion is restricted to Orthodox Christians prepared through prayer and fasting; all other participation is open - Modest, respectful dress is encouraged. Children and a balcony "cry room" area are welcome Online giving and stewardship: - Online giving (one-time and recurring) is offered via ParishSoft Giving (the giving form is embedded on the Give page) - Pledge cards are available in the narthex; pledges are confidential - Cash and check may be placed in the Offering Box Official online profiles: - Website: https://standrewpns.com/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St-Andrew-Orthodox-Church-161889917742501/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI7XxH8aRQMSxpJWweqLL6w - Parent jurisdiction: https://www.antiochian.org/ - Diocese: https://www.antiochian.org/diocesemiamiandthesoutheast ## Primary pages - [Homepage](https://standrewpns.com/): Overview of the parish, weekly services, clergy, ministries, first-visit guidance, Orthodoxy explainer, and contact information. - [Calendar](https://standrewpns.com/calendar/): Upcoming services, classes, parish council meetings, feast days, and special events. - [Welcome / New Here](https://standrewpns.com/welcome/): Information for Orthodox Christians moving to the Pensacola area and for parents new to the parish. - [Sunday School & Registration](https://standrewpns.com/sunday-school/): Classes for children ages 3 through high school, held after the Divine Liturgy during the school year, with online registration for parents. - [Parish Council](https://standrewpns.com/parish-council/): The elected parishioners who support Fr. David in the administration and stewardship of the parish. - [Becoming an Orthodox Christian](https://standrewpns.com/becoming-orthodox/): The full path from Seeker to Inquirer to Catechumen to reception into the Orthodox Church, with recommended introductory reading. - [Give](https://standrewpns.com/give/): Online giving via ParishSoft, pledging information, and offering-box instructions. - [Sweet Shop & Freezer Sale 2026 (Bake Sale)](https://standrewpns.com/bake-sale/): The Sisterhood of St. Photini annual bake sale storefront: kourambiethes, koulouria, paximadia, choximadia, Scottish shortbread, cookie gift packs, dolmathes, tiropita, spanakopita and pastitsio, with secure online ordering through PayPal, in-person and mail-in ordering, and pickup details. ## On-page reference sections (anchors within the homepage) - [First Time at an Orthodox Church?](https://standrewpns.com/#first-visit): Practical guidance for visitors: what to expect, what to wear, when to stand, veneration of icons, what happens after the Divine Liturgy. - [Weekly Services](https://standrewpns.com/#services): Sunday worship times, weekday Vespers, feast days, and lenten services. - [About Our Parish](https://standrewpns.com/#about): History, Antiochian tradition, and the parish's place within the wider Orthodox Church. - [Clergy](https://standrewpns.com/#clergy): Parish priest, deacon, ministry leaders, and the parish's hierarchs (Metropolitan SABA, Bishop NICHOLAS). - [What is Orthodoxy?](https://standrewpns.com/#orthodoxy): An introduction to the Orthodox Christian faith. - [Becoming Orthodox (homepage teaser)](https://standrewpns.com/#becoming-orthodox): Short summary linking to the full Becoming an Orthodox Christian page. - [Sunday School](https://standrewpns.com/sunday-school/): Children's faith formation for ages 3 through high school, class structure, parent FAQs, and registration. - [Daily Living the Orthodox Faith](https://standrewpns.com/#daily-living): Morning and evening prayers, daily Scripture, lives of the saints, and resources for spiritual practice at home. - [Contact](https://standrewpns.com/#contact): Address, phone, email, and directions. ## External resources curated by the parish - [The Orthodox Faith by V. Rev. Fr. Thomas Hopko (OCA-hosted)](https://www.oca.org/orthodoxy/the-orthodox-faith): Four-volume online overview of Orthodox doctrine, worship, church history, and spirituality, recommended for inquirers. - [Antiochian Archdiocese: The Orthodox Christian Faith](https://www.antiochian.org/orthodoxchristianfaith): Archdiocesan introduction to the Orthodox Christian faith. - [Daily Scripture Readings (Antiochian)](https://www.antiochian.org/liturgicday): The daily liturgical readings of the Church. - [Daily Lives of the Saints (OCA)](https://www.oca.org/saints/lives): The daily commemorations of the Church's saints.