Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral⛪ — Attraction in Washington

As a wedding photographer, I’ve worked in many religious venues where photography rules are strictly enforced, often limiting our ability to capture important moments. However, my experience at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral was truly exceptional. The staff was warm, supportive, and showed genuine respect for our role on behalf of the couple marrying there. They graciously allowed us to photograph from the corners of the altar, enabling us to capture the couple’s expressions and the key moments of the Orthodox ceremony with care and authenticity. We felt welcomed and trusted throughout the experience. Saint Sophia is a stunning cathedral for an Orthodox ceremony - deeply meaningful for the couple and an absolute privilege for any...

The Cathedral of Saint Sophia is among my favorite places. Not only are the Priests warm and inviting, they are also blessed with great wisdom and love for all. I especially love entering the narthex (which is undergoing renovations now and promises to be beautiful) in anticipation of walking into the nave. It is with awe each time I enter and am surrounded by the magnificent icons (sacred images) of Chris, His Mother Mary, and the Saints. Your eye is pulled in all directions at the beauty. If you have not visited Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, off Mass. Ave. at 36th St., NW, put it on your calendar. Come for a Sunday service (called Divine Liturgy), and step back into the Byzantine era. It is truly an...

Beautiful church! Exquisite ambiance. Perfect balance of icons create a thoroughly divine sacred space. Priests have excellent voices with perfect pitch and timbre. Every word is clear. The main priest during Monday night's Holy Week service possessed a lovely spirit. It was a somber time of reflection, but he made us feel warmly welcomed. Love the fact that there are pews! I'm an older adult. (Russian orthodox churches do not have pews. This is brutal.) Grateful to have been invited to worship at Saint Sophia Orthodox...