St. Elia the Prophet Orthodox Church (Akron, Ohio)

St. Elia the Prophet Orthodox Church is a parish of the Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America, located in Akron, Ohio. The church follows the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition and is under the canonical jurisdiction of the Romanian Orthodox Church. Services are typically conducted in both Romanian and English to serve a diverse congregation. The church is dedicated to the Prophet Elijah (St. Elia in Romanian), a significant figure in the Old Testament revered by Christians. St. Elia Church offers regular liturgical services, sacraments, and educational programs for its members. It serves as a center for Romanian Orthodox Christian life and cultural preservation within the Akron community. The parish actively participates in charitable activities and outreach programs in the surrounding area.